Therapeutic Activities Supervisor - Warren State Hospital
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Therapeutic Activities Supervisor - Warren State Hospital
Salary
$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location
Warren County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-37520-31940
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Warren St Hosp
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
31940
Position Number
00115626
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit
F5
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00210974
Bureau / Division
Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital
Worksite Address
33 Main Drive
City
Warren, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16365
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Warren State Hospital is looking for an individual with a background in therapeutic activities that is eager to start a new chapter in their career. We are on the lookout for a creative, energetic, and caring professional to oversee essential therapeutic treatment services provided at our facility. Join us to make meaningful impact every day by leading programs that enrich the lives and well-being of consumers at our in-patient treatment facility!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Therapeutic Activities Supervisor, you will be tasked with providing overall supervision and direction to the Therapeutic Recreation Department. You will be responsible for evaluating unit programs on a regular basis by observing activities, meeting with staff, and reviewing monthly statistical records, in order to provide the most cost-effective delivery of quality programming. You will have the opportunity to work directly with patients by leading and co-leading activity groups in order to provide recovery-based services for consumers. Work also involves ensuring services meet established standards, assisting with administrative functions, and participating in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings to ensure the therapeutic programming is meeting the needs of patients.
Step into this essential role where your commitment supports the delivery of exceptional, person-centered programs for our consumers!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00115626)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may change based on operational needs.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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:
One year of experience as a Therapeutic Activities Worker (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
Two years of professional experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities; and 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.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and 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 willnotbe 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 meeting the 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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Therapeutic Activities Services Worker for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much full-time professional experience do you possess providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in anthropology, counseling, criminology, gerontology, human behavior, psychology, social work/social welfare, sociology, education (art, dance, music, physical, special, elementary, vocational, etc.), professional nursing, rehabilitation (vocational, occupational, physical), or therapy (art, dance, music, occupational, physical, vocational, recreation, etc.)?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.? You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.?You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report.? We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
60 or more credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISION
Performs supervisory duties to include: scheduling and assigning work; evaluating performance; approving/denying leave requests; initiating progressive disciplinary measures; planning and conducting on-the-job training for new hires; identifying training needs of staff and implementing training recommendations and evaluating the effects of training on staff performance; interpreting policies, procedures, and contractual/administrative rights and obligations; and interviewing prospective employees and making recommendations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing ALL aspects of this work behavior. My responsibilities included: assigning and reviewing work assignments of subordinate staff, completing performance evaluations, approving/denying leave requests, disciplining staff, providing training, interpreting policies and procedures, conducting interviews, and making recommendations for selection of staff.
B. I have experience as a lead worker. I provided on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, served as a team or group leader, etc., but I was NOT responsible for employee discipline or hiring decisions.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to labor relations, human resource management, or supervisory development.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your specific duties and responsibilities.
Your level of responsibility (supervisor, lead worker, etc.).
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - OVERSEEING RESIDENT ASSESSMENTS AND DOCUMENATION
Oversees the interviewing and assessment of residents for the purpose of determining the resident's interests and evaluate their abilities to provide opportunities of activity areas for all resident levels of proficiency, and implements programs suited to their needs; oversees the maintenance of necessary administrative, clinical, and resident records ensuring documentation of progress notes and discharge summaries are input into the electronic health record on all assigned residents; maintains daily resident attendance; prepares monthly statistical data if requested, and writes accident/incident reports as necessary.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience overseeing the interviews and assessments of residents to determine the residents' interests or evaluate their abilities; AND I have experience overseeing the maintenance of the administrative, clinical, and resident records ensuring documentation of progress notes and discharge summaries are input correctly into the electronic health record of each resident.
B. I have experience interviewing or assessing residents to determine their interests or evaluate their abilities; AND I input and updated residents' records and documentation of needs, interests, or strengths into an electronic data system for all assigned residents.
C. I have experience assisting others with interviewing or assessing residents to determine their interests or evaluate their abilities; OR I have experience assisting others with inputting and updating the residents' records and documentation of needs, interests, or strengths into an electronic data system.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience interviewing and assessing residents.
Your experience overseeing or updating records and documentation.
Your specific duties and responsibilities.
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RESIDENT ACTIVITIES
Plans, organizes, directs, and oversees a therapeutic activities program designed to meet the needs, competencies, capabilities, and interests of the residents by developing, maintaining, and evaluating activity programs that include aspects of therapeutic recreation: social, emotional, physical, cognitive, spiritual, and community involvement. Arranges and attends outdoor trips, sporting, theatrical and other community events, and a variety of outside activities for individual, small group, or mass participation. Programs include, but are not limited to, the following: table games, memory sharing, arts and crafts, movies, parties, dances, community bus/van rides, community-based social and cultural events, and inter-generational music therapy.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing activity programs for residents in individual or group settings by developing, maintaining, and evaluating activity programs; coordinating with departments and delegating to staff; arranging, attending, and observing outdoor trips, sporting, theatrical or other community events, and a variety of outside activities.
B. I have experience planning, organizing, and directing activities for residents in individual or group settings including coordination with departments and other staff; and arranging and attending outdoor trips, sporting, theatrical or other community events, and a variety of outside activities.
C. I have experience arranging or attending outdoor trips, sporting, theatrical or other community events, and a variety of outside activities for residents in individual or group settings.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience planning, organizing, and directing activities programs.
Your experience arranging and attending trips, events, etc.
Your specific duties and responsibilities.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
