Administrative, supervisory and rehabilitation work involving design, monitoring, coordination and operation of the activity therapy program at the Vermont State Hospital. Duties entail program planning, goal setting, staff supervision and training, coordination and integration of activity therapy programs with other institutional programs, and program evaluation. An incumbent must use a considerable amount of interpersonal human relations skills in daily contact with institutional staff and patients.
Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative supervisor.
Formulates plans for implementation of objectives. Participates with other activity therapy personnel in planning and coordinating activity therapy with related patient care programs. Establishes methods of documentation and record keeping. Analyzes data collected on attendance and patient progress. Periodically reviews objectives and progress toward their attainment.