Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8
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Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8
Salary
$22.13 - $28.43 Hourly
Location
Westland, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
3945-26-WRPH-ATA
Department
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date
01/26/2026
Closing Date
2/2/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME (AFSCME)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.(Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Under the guidance of a professional therapist, the Activity Therapy Aide participates in the planning, implementation, and performance of therapeutic activities in the form of recreational, social, physical, vocational groups, unit or centralized PSR, and special programs, holiday programs, and multi-unit parties. The Activity Therapy Aide will engage patients in groups and individually. This position assures that dignity and respect are central in the provision of services. The Activity Therapy Aide communicates with unit staff, Activity Therapy staff, and treatment team members regarding patient needs and behaviors. The Activity Therapy Aide documents observations according to department procedure and hospital policy and attends department and other mandatory meetings as assigned. This position provides opportunities for increased active treatment for patients diagnosed with mental illness, by providing recreational opportunities to engage patients daily, including weekends and evening programming under the supervision of a certified or licensed clinician.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
To be considered for this position you must:
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New\Online\Employment\Application\Guide\-\First\Time\User\446027\7.pdf) (Download PDF reader)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Activities Therapy Aide 6
No specific @type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
Activities Therapy Aide E8
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Additional Requirements and Information
Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
View the entire job specification at:ATA 6-E8 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Activities%20Therapy%20Aide6-E8.pdf)
View the position description at: ATA-Adults (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ATA-Adults.pdf)
The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA Coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) (Download PDF reader)for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent toMDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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ACTHADE - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
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ACTHADE - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
One to two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide.
Two to three years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide.
Three or more years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide.
03
Do you have experience in the planning and/or implementation of therapeutic orientated activities?
Yes
No
04
Do you have experience providing assistance to long-term care patients?
Yes
No
05
Do you possess an associate degree in early childhood education, psychology, and/or social work or completed courses in those disciplines. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts for review.
Yes
No
06
Do you possess a valid/unrestricted driver's license? If so, what is your driver's license number and the expiration date. If not, respond N/A.
07
The work schedule for this position is Sunday 8 am-4:30 pm & Monday-Thursday 12pm-8:30pm or Tuesday-Friday 12pm-8:30pm & Saturday 8am - 4:30pm. Are you able to work either of these shifts?
Yes
No
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*Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as an Activity Therapy Aide 6-E8 and interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?
Yes
No
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How do you or would you demonstrate that you are culturally competent in the workplace?
10
*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
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*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)
A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
None of the above
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*Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?
Yes
No
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In accordance with state law and federal regulatory requirements, are you willing and able to submit to and pass: a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description and other health-related testing and screening such as a Tuberculosis (TB) test, at the time of offer and during the duration of employment?
Yes
No
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*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?
Yes
No
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*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
Yes
No
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Did you attach a copy of your resume and official college transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out)
Yes
No
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Please provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor. Your current supervisor will only be contacted if you are considered for this position. This information is required.
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Address
Office of Human Resources
30901 Palmer Rd.
Westland, Michigan, 48186
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