State of Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Mar 23, 2024
Part Time
Therapeutic Service Worker Forensic Treatment Center - North 53515 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-North provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for an energetic, caring, enthusiastic Therapeutic Service Worker to serve as a lead worker for lower level staff assigned to activity sessions. Responsibilities : Perform duties of comparable responsibility such as guiding activity sessions for clients with complex needs Conducts planned client activities in recreational, occupational, physical, music and related therapy areas Assists professional staff and Activity Aides in planning and organizing assigned activities Secures the cooperation of clients and provides leadership and assistance in assigned activities Observes client behavior and prepares preliminary recommendations regarding placement of clients in activity programs Works with volunteers who have been assigned to assist in planning activity sessions Makes adequate provision for and/or participates in escorting clients to/from activity areas Assumes responsibility for the personal needs and safety of clients while in the activity area or during activity programs Oversees and participates in housekeeping duties in activity areas Assists nursing and other staff in accordance with general instructions Attends and participates in staff and program planning meetings Prepares and maintains progress reports and records Performs duties under the supervision of a higher level activity aide or other staff members who reviews work through reports and direct observation Performs other work related as assigned Eligibility : Intermediate knowledge of one or more activity areas such as recreation, occupational therapy, music or arts and crafts Intermediate knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective ways of working with clients Introductory knowledge of the general nature of mental illnesses and/or developmental or physical disabilities Introductory knowledge of the general methods of preparing for and conducting planned sessions of group activities Introductory knowledge of escort procedures, precautions and appropriate techniques for assisting clients in emergencies Ability to learn basic principles and methods of therapeutic recreational, occupational, music and related activities, and their application to the treatment of persons with mental illness and/or developmental or physical disabilities Ability to communicate with clients and understand the clients' needs Ability to establish and maintain client interest and participation in activities Ability to provide guidance and instructions to clients and assigned staff Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports Ability to learn new skills related to assigned activities Ability to work cooperatively with others Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including: Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary) Cafeteria Plan Deferred Compensation MOSERS Retirement 13 paid holidays per year 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month WHY DMH? The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities. Closing Date/Time: 2024-04-19