Therapeutic Activities Manager - Danville State Hospital
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Therapeutic Activities Manager - Danville State Hospital
Salary
$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location
Montour County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-54037-31950
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Danville St Hosp
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Closing Date
7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
31950
Position Number
00059655
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
F3
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00210872
Bureau / Division
Danville State Hospital
Worksite Address
50 Kirkbride Drive
City
Danville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17821
Contact Name
Talent Management Section
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
As a Therapeutic Activities Manager with Danville State Hospital, you will help shape patient experiences that inspire progress and personal development. This position allows you to guide staff, strengthen programs, and support a therapeutic setting that values each individual. Your efforts will help ensure that activities are safe, engaging, and aligned with recovery goals. Become part of a team that promotes wellness, creativity, and meaningful patient participation!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position manages the Therapeutic Recreation Department and ensures that activities support patients' recovery, safety, and emotional well-being at Danville State Hospital. As a Therapeutic Activities Manager, you will perform the following duties:
Program Leadership: Oversee therapeutic recreation services and ensure compliance with standards and patient needs
Activity Evaluation: Review the effectiveness of activities and adjust programs to support recovery-oriented and culturally responsive care
Staff Supervision: Direct staff hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation to maintain high levels of service
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with treatment teams to create and support individualized therapeutic activity plans
Documentation Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of activities, patient participation, and staff records
Safety Monitoring: Observe activity areas, manage equipment needs, and respond appropriately to behavioral concerns
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=00059655) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday coverage may be required based on departmental needs.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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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 Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ;or
Three years of professional experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities, one of which must be supervisory; 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 that includes one year of professional supervisory experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities.
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 Guidelines.
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Therapeutic Activities Supervisor 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 experience MUST also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.
03
How much full-time professional experience do you possess providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities?
3 years or more
2 to less than 3 years
1 to 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 experience MUST also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.
05
Do you have at least one year of full-time professional experience as a supervisor providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities?
Yes
No
06
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 experience MUST also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.
07
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 you answer this question based on education 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 visitinghttps://www.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 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
ess than 30 credits
None
08
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
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PLANS THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES SERVICES
Plans, directs, and coordinates therapeutic activities services such as exploring leisure interests, skill or task learning, group activities for social interactions, or community outings, for the overall treatment and rehabilitation of residents therein.
Levels of Experience
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience planning, directing, and coordinating therapeutic activities services such as exploring leisure interests, skill or task learning, group activities for social interactions, or community outings, for the overall treatment and rehabilitation of residents therein.
B. I have experience planning and directing therapeutic activities services such as exploring leisure interests, skill or task learning, group activities for social interactions, or community outings for the overall treatment and rehabilitation of residents therein. However, someone else coordinated them.
C. I have experience coordinating therapeutic activities services such as exploring leisure interests, skill or task learning, group activities for social interactions, or community outings for the overall treatment and rehabilitation of residents therein. However, someone else planned and directed them.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - QUALITY ASSURANCE
Develops, revises, and maintains a quality assurance program, which includes but is not limited to, audits of documentation and care plans; review of patients' attendance records; review of the planning, scheduling, and selection of programs for residents, etc. to ensure quality resident care.
Levels of Experience
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing, revising, and maintaining a quality assurance program, which included audits of documentation and care plans; review of patients' attendance records; review of the planning, scheduling, and selection of programs for residents, etc. to ensure quality resident care.
B. I have experience revising and maintaining a quality assurance program, which included audits of documentation and care plans; review of patients' attendance records; review of the planning, scheduling, and selection of programs for residents, etc. to ensure quality resident care. However, someone else developed the initial program.
C. I have experience following a quality assurance program, which included audits of documentation and care plans; review of patients' attendance records; review of the planning, scheduling, and selection of programs for residents, etc. to ensure quality resident care. However, I did not develop, revise, or maintain the program.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Develops or revises therapeutic activities services policies and procedures based on regulatory requirements and agency goals in order to detail the functions and processes to be followed within the department. Interprets policies and procedures to staff and ensures adherence to them.
Levels of Experience
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing or revising policies and procedures related to therapeutic activities services. I also interpreted the policies and procedures to other staff and ensured they adhered to them.
B. I have experience developing or revising established policies and procedures related to therapeutic activities services, but I did not interpret the policies and procedures to other staff or ensure they adhered to them.
C. I have experience interpreting policies and procedures related to therapeutic activities services to other staff. However, I did not develop or revise the policies and procedures; nor was I responsible for ensuring that they were adhered to.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program evaluation, program analysis, or public relations.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TREATMENT TEAM PARTICIPATION:
Meets with interdisciplinary treatment teams to report patient behavior and make recommendations on the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Levels of Experience
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience meeting with interdisciplinary treatment teams to report patient behavior and make recommendations on the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
B. I have experience meeting with interdisciplinary treatment teams to report patient behavior. I did not, however, make recommendations on the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to leadership, group dynamics, or team building.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
