Recreational Activities Specialist I

Join a team that CARES!   
Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care! 

About us:  
Come grow with us!  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. 

About the position:
Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Recreation department is hiring for Recreation Therapists that would be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting client therapy programs and instructing or supervise clients in an inpatient behavioral health facility. 
Job Type/Salary:  

Open/Close dates:  7/29/2026-until filled

Full-time

Hourly payrate: Level I-$20.19

Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Recreation

Department 

Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

Recreational Activities Specialist I- Education and Experience requirements at this

        level consist of one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service
        or recreational program; or in closely related work; or an equivalent combination of
        education and experience. 
Special Requirements: 

May be required to work occasional weekends.

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally

associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license. 

Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

Great Reasons to Work with Us: 
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include: 

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or

limitations 

Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

Longevity Bonus for years of service

Student Loan repayment options

Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:  Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. 
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. 
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. 
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer  

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