Therapeutic Activities Worker - South Mountain Restoration Center
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, South Mountain, PA, United States
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:
Resid ent 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.
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.
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.
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 or 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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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:
Resid ent 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.
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.
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.
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 or 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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