Therapeutic Activities Worker - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Clarks Summit, PA • 16h ago

Reference #: 5123866 THE POSITION Make a difference in the lives of those we serve! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking an enthusiastic Therapeutic Activities Worker to join our activities team at Clarks Summit State Hospital, an inpatient facility certified to treat consumers with psychiatric illnesses and co-occurring disorders. In this role, you will have an opportunity to design and implement programs that foster social connections, boost confidence, and enhance the overall well-being of our consumers. Become a key member of team and help us foster a welcoming and engaging community for all!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic programs and leisure activities for consumers. Your work will include conducting assessments of consumer psychosocial strengths and needs, formulating recommendations for treatment, and presenting them to the multidisciplinary treatment team. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing and documenting therapeutic programs and services, as well as organizing a variety of leisure activities for consumers through regularly schedules activities. Other duties of the position involve training and educating nonprofessional staff on how to implement therapeutic recreation programs and services. This role is crucial in providing quality care and promoting the well-being of individuals through the use of recreational activities.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating weekends and holidays as assigned. Work hours and schedule may change as operationally necessary. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. FREE parking! You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities; or A bachelor's degree with major coursework in therapeutic recreation; physical education; vocational rehabilitation; vocational education or counseling; art, music, dance, or occupational therapies; or a related human services field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meetingthe minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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