Therapeutic Activities Worker - South Mountain Restoration Center

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48151-31920

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS So Mtn Rstrtn

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

31920

Position Number

00025384

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00210882

Bureau / Division

South Mountain Restoration Center

Worksite Address

10058 South Mountain Road

City

South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17261

Contact Name

Tawnyia McKenrick

Contact Email

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Human Services as a Therapeutic Activities Worker and help residents stay engaged and active through meaningful programs! This role brings energy and creativity to daily routines that support growth and enjoyment at South Mountain Restoration Center. You have a chance to make every day brighter for the people you serve. Apply today and work with a team that values your commitment to high quality care and positive resident experiences!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on planning and leading therapeutic activities that help residents grow, connect, and maintain important skills. As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will perform the following duties:
Resident Observation:

Observe residents during activities and note behavior and abilities while supporting a safe and therapeutic environment
Program Planning:

Plan and organize balanced activities that support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs
Documentation Tasks:

Complete required assessments, care plans, progress notes, reports, calendars, and electronic record updates
Team Participation:

Share information in treatment team meetings and communicate updates to coworkers
Activity Leadership:

Guide volunteers and coworkers in carrying out activity sessions and maintaining positive interactions

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
Overtime as needed
Free parking!
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:
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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:
You must meet the

PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the

link

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 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 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 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/test

once

for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.