Therapeutic Service Worker

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TherapeuticServicesWorker

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - North, 5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63112 Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,521.02 / Annual Salary $36,504.48

Evening Shift 12:00pm – 8:30pm(Sat/Sun Off)

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 join our Rehabilitation Services team!

Responsibilities:

• Leads a variety of activity groups including but not limited to recreational and physical activities as well as creative arts groups with the clients both on and off of the units

• Assists in planning and organizing facility–wide events

• Observes client behavior and reports recommendations regarding client participation privileges

• Works with volunteers and venders who come into the facility

• Escorts clients to/from activity areas

• Assumes responsibility for the personal needs and safety of clients while in the activity area or during activity programs

• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of the activity areas

• Attends and participates in staff and program planning meetings

• Completes required documentation of groups led

• Performs other related work as assigned

Eligibility:

• Intermediate knowledge of recreational activities and arts and crafts activities

• Intermediate knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective ways of working with clients

• Intermediate knowledge of the general nature of mental illnesses and/or developmental or physical disabilities

• Intermediate 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 (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)

• 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.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.