Activities Aide - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare - PN 20039277

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Primary work area is the Treatment Mall with some work on units
• Observes and monitors activities of patients during leisure team, program time, and patients and their significant others/friends during visitation.
• Assists higher-level group program providers in implementation of their programs.
• Escorts patients to & from activities or to their units; maintains patient attendance for general activities and/or leisure times
• Tracks Level II’s while in the treatment mall and makes observations to complete treatment mall safety rounds.
• Judiciously communicates to unit staff regarding patient’s status in the treatment mall.
• Attends staff meetings to provide input concerning patient participation and observations.
• Performs various work-related miscellaneous tasks which includes but is not limited to: maintaining program equipment & supplies; submitting work orders; set up/taking down equipment as needed for various functions; inspecting work areas for safe & sanitary conditions
  
  

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #4 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Sunday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position is located within our Heartland Behavioral Healthcare at 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44646.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Position Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

Technical Skills: Mental Health, Behavioral Health

Professional Skills: Motivating Others, Time Management, Organizing and Planning, Observation

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

Megan Trump, megan.trump@dbh.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Compensation

$20.78

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Sunday-Thursday

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Mental Health

Professional Skills

Motivating Others, Organizing and Planning, Time Management, Observation

Agency Overview

Activities Aide - Treatment Mall

Activities Aide

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency
  
  

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.