Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: 11/03/2025

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Position:

Who can

apply:

Anyone

Classified/Unclassified

Service:

Unclassified

Full/Part-time:

Part-time

Regular/Temporary:

Temporary

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Work

Schedule:

Schedule varies dependent on department needs

Eligible to

Receive

Benefits:

No

Veterans'

Preference Eligible:

Yes

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Keywords:

Activity, Leisure, Fitness, Exercise, Planning, Group, Arts, Crafts, Recreation, Sports,

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range:

$19.65

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.*


Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.


All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The purpose of the Activity Specialist position is to plan

and provide structured leisure activities designed to help the patients increase knowledge of fitness, basic nutrition, and leisure activities using a variety of activity modalities (e.g., recreation, sports, music, arts & crafts etc.) Maintain ongoing contact and build rapport with all patients on assigned area to determine response to treatment activities.

Encourage patients to participate in treatment schedule. Groups are reviewed for quality through direct observation, discussion during supervisory meetings, and participation in outcome studies.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.


Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Position Summary:

The employee is responsible for selecting, designing, and conducting activities within established standards or practices. Within the structure of the activity, each patient's treatment is determined by the goals and interventions developed by the interdisciplinary team. Instruction is generally verbal with some written handouts for guidelines. Assignments are given regarding the overall goals and approaches to be used, but the details of the activities and lesson plans are left to the employee. Must be able to lift 30 lbs or more to perform job duties.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Plan/provide structured leisure activities Maintain ongoing contact and build rapport with all patients Encourage patients to participate in treatment schedule Attend Psychology & Therapy Services and Leisure & Fitness meetings to discuss patient and group issues. Completes special projects Performs other duties as assigned Demonstrates ability to work effectively with other staff at all levels

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience in recreation, athletics, music, or art.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an activity related field with some experience providing therapeutic patient activities in a hospital or rehabilitation setting; experience in teaching/coaching/leading recreational or leisure/fitness related activities.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact

:


Phone: (913) 755-7333


Email: OSH.HR@ks.gov


Fax: (913)755-7408

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Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.


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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.


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