State of California
Recreation Therapist, CF-PIP-Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)
State of California, Monterey, California, United States, 93941
Job Posting: Recreation Therapist, CF-PIP-Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)
California Correctional Health Care Services
JC-470770 - Recreation Therapist, CF-PIP-Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)
Final Filing Date:
3/28/2025 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off Interested applicants must apply to this job advertisement. Interviews will be conducted in person at our Hiring Event located at Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N. Douty, Hanford, CA 93230, Thursday, April 10, 2025. Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Chief Psychologist, the Recreation Therapist provides specialized programs and services for inmates, which promote social interaction, encourage profitable and appropriate use of leisure time, and provide preparation for re-entry to the general population or parole. Consultation with Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams (IDTT), Primary Clinicians, Nursing staff, Mental Health staff, and Custody personnel is essential to the development and implementation of recreational activities geared to clinical improvement in the level of functioning of inmates. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in recreation or recreation therapy. The major must have included supervised field work. (Registration as a senior will admit applicants to the examination, but they must produce evidence of graduation or its equivalent and completion of the required field work before they will be considered eligible for appointment.) Minimum Requirements
RECREATION THERAPIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Classification:
RECREATION THERAPIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $1,633.80 - $1,923.00 # of Positions:
1 Work Location:
Monterey County Telework:
In Office Job Type:
Permanent, Part Time - 1/5 Time Department Information
Vision:
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission:
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. Commitment to California Model:
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. This advertisement is for a Recreation Therapist, CF position located at Salinas Valley State Prison and Salinas Valley State Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program located in Soledad, Monterey County. Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. Desirable Qualifications
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued. Include a copy of your certification from California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC) or by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. (NCTRC). Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Department Website:
https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers Hiring Unit Contact:
Michelle Raya (831) 677-1197 m_SVSPHiringRecruitment@cdcr.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
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3/28/2025 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off Interested applicants must apply to this job advertisement. Interviews will be conducted in person at our Hiring Event located at Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N. Douty, Hanford, CA 93230, Thursday, April 10, 2025. Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Chief Psychologist, the Recreation Therapist provides specialized programs and services for inmates, which promote social interaction, encourage profitable and appropriate use of leisure time, and provide preparation for re-entry to the general population or parole. Consultation with Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams (IDTT), Primary Clinicians, Nursing staff, Mental Health staff, and Custody personnel is essential to the development and implementation of recreational activities geared to clinical improvement in the level of functioning of inmates. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in recreation or recreation therapy. The major must have included supervised field work. (Registration as a senior will admit applicants to the examination, but they must produce evidence of graduation or its equivalent and completion of the required field work before they will be considered eligible for appointment.) Minimum Requirements
RECREATION THERAPIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Classification:
RECREATION THERAPIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $1,633.80 - $1,923.00 # of Positions:
1 Work Location:
Monterey County Telework:
In Office Job Type:
Permanent, Part Time - 1/5 Time Department Information
Vision:
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission:
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. Commitment to California Model:
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. This advertisement is for a Recreation Therapist, CF position located at Salinas Valley State Prison and Salinas Valley State Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program located in Soledad, Monterey County. Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. Desirable Qualifications
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued. Include a copy of your certification from California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC) or by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. (NCTRC). Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Department Website:
https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers Hiring Unit Contact:
Michelle Raya (831) 677-1197 m_SVSPHiringRecruitment@cdcr.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
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