RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

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RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Los Angeles County Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Description:

RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Description

Position/Program Information

RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT (Correctional Health Services)

EXAM NUMBER:

Y5870A

FILING DATE:

Online application filing will begin on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT). The application window may close unexpectedly once the position has been filled or when we have enough qualified candidates.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

Who are we!

We are the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four (4) acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov
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Our Mission:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.
What does this position do?
Assists in performing therapeutic recreation services in a hospital or institutional setting for persons with physical, mental, or social disabilities as a member of an interdisciplinary medical and therapeutic treatment team.

Essential Job Functions



Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Completion of two years in an accredited college with a major in recreation therapy or recreation* -AND- six months paid or unpaid experience (totaling 740 hours) assisting with recreation activities for physically, mentally or socially disabled patients.

Withhold information:

No withhold will be allowed. The required education/experience needs to be fully met at the time of filing and clearly stated on the application.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class “C” Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for any course work, pleaseinclude a legible copy of your official transcripts from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application. Applications received without evidence of the required specified college courses will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will be required to provide an original "official" transcript from the college or university to verify the required course(s).

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission, you may email them to the exam analyst at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email.

To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (07) days of filing your application/the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

Password-protected documents are not accepted. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to the application or sending a copy to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Additional Credit will be awarded to applicants that possess the following desirable qualification(s) :

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements.

Candidate's will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Accommodation Coordinator Phone: 323-914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Teresa Ruocco, Exam Analyst

truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov

(213) 288-7000

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Salary:

$51,885.84 - $69,930.72 Annually
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