Activities Specialist 2 - Iowa Department of Administrative Services : Job Details

Activities Specialist 2Print (overnmentjobs.com/iowa/job\_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3543385&sharedWindow=0)ApplyActivities Specialist 2Salary$52,873.60 - $80,496.00 AnnuallyLocationMitchellville - 50169 - Polk County, IAJob TypeFull-timeAgency249 Corrections - Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (Mitchellville)Job Number22-03600Closing5/15/2022 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-POSTPoint of [email protected]+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsJob DescriptionDirect, plans and coordinates the daily activities programs for units meeting the need of the institution. Plans special events. Proposes and develops plans for crafts, library, gym, salon and other areas as assigned. Develops and/or provides input for policies and procedures for the area of responsibility subject to approval by a higher-level treatment position. Prepares and presents updates for communication meetings. Collaborates with and updates staff at all levels on activities.Attends conferences and trainings to stay up to date with evidence based practices. Attends and participates in the quarterly programs communication meetings. Attends weekly Activity Specialist communication meetings. Prepare budget estimates for institutional activity needs to submit to the direct Supervisor for approval. Conducts individual or group sessions. Intervene and discuss observed behavior with residents. Interacts with incarcerated individuals considering Gender Responsivity, Trauma Informed Care, Core Correctional practices, and Motivational Interviewing. Interview, hire and supervise resident workers.Hours for this position will be:10 hour days working Saturday-TuesdayDays off: Wednesday/Thursday/FridayMinimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related fields and experience equal to two years of full-time professional work in an activities program;ORan equivalent combination of graduate education in one of the above fields and professional qualifying experience substituting a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience;ORqualifying experience may be substituted for the required education in any equivalent combination on the basis of one year of experience for each thirty-semester hours (or equivalent) of education to a maximum of four years;ORemployees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as an Activities Specialist 1.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (owa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ActivitiesSpecialist2-02111-82111.pdf)Additional Qualification RequirementsDesignated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.At the time of interview, applicants referred to Glenwood and Woodward State Hospital-Schools will be assessed to determine if they meet federal government employment requirements as published in the Federal Register, Volume 39, No. 12, Thursday, January 17, 1974, Section 20-CFR-405.1101.Join Us!Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.CareerChoicesState government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.BenefitsThe state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website (l/rHiarg) .The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out thisBenefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (owa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits\_Beyond\_the\_Paycheck.pdf) .01Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.+ Yes - I understand and agree.+ No02PLEASE READ CAREFULLYHave you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq03Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field AND have two years of full time professional work in an activities program+ I have not graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field+ I have graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field but I do not have two years of full time professional work in an activities program+ I have graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field and have two years of full time professional work in an activities program04Do you have an equivalent combination of graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in in art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related fields and professional qualifying experience in an activities program substituting a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience+ I do not have an equivalent combination of the required education/experience+ I have an equivalent combination of the required education/experience05Do you have qualifying experience (professional level work in an activities program) to substitute one year for each thirty semester hours of education to a maximum of four years+ I do not have the required amount of professional level experience to substitute for the required education+ I have enough of the required amount of professional level experience to substitute for the required education06Are you a current executive branch state employee with 18 months full time continuous experience as an Activities Specialist I?+ I am not a state employee+ I am a state employee but do not have 18 months of continuous full time work experience as an Activities Specialist I+ I am a state employee with 18 months of continuous full time work as an Activities Specialist IRequired QuestionAgencyState of IowaAgency249 Corrections - Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (Mitchellville)Address420 Mill St SWMitchellville, Iowa, 50169Websiteowa.gov/about-us/about-institutions/iowa-correctional-institution-womenApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email