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Therapeutic Activities Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center
Therapeutic Activities Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove CenterCommonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States
Therapeutic Activities Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Therapeutic Activities Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

THE POSITION

Are you a compassionate, outgoing, and motivated person who finds fulfillment through enriching the lives of others? Would you enjoy a profession in which you could play an active role planning memorable and entertaining activities for the dynamic individuals we serve? If so, the Selinsgrove Center may have the opportunity you have been searching for! We are eager to welcome an ambitious and confident Therapeutic Activities Aide who is committed to providing top-notch care to our valued residents. Apply today and allow your creativity and positive energy to serve as the keys to someone else's success!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their personal life goals by providing a variety of programs and activities within the Therapeutic Activities Services Department at the Selinsgrove Center. Recreational and vocational duties will entail assisting individuals with various levels of mobility, communication, and skill sets. You will provide assistance, support, and oversight for our residents with center wide activities and programming, during off-grounds trips, and with all employment areas including integrated community employment. Within this role, you will also be expected to perform general housekeeping functions by completing basic cleaning tasks, maintaining necessary supplies, ensuring for the care and maintenance of equipment, and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.

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 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM with a 30-minute lunch.

This position has rotating days off and includes weekends and holidays.

  • Travel and overtime as needed.
  • Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
  • 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 :

  • Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

    • 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.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

    • Legal Requirements :

  • A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening and 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.

    • 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.
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