Therapeutic Activities Aide - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Therapeutic Activities Aide

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Clarks Summit State Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Therapeutic Activities Aide to be a part of our incredible activities team. In this position, you will have the chance to plan and organize engaging activities for consumers, bringing joy and purpose to their daily lives. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference-apply today!

In this position, you will play a key role in helping consumers in therapeutic settings. You will be responsible for carrying out activities as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Department, facilitating both individual and group activities that align with consumers' treatment plans. It will be important for you to observe and report on consumers' progress toward their individualized goals, while also supporting the overall operations of the Therapeutic Recreation Department through tasks such as escorting, managing resources and supplies, and monitoring safety. Additionally, it will be your responsibility to maintain a clean and safe environment in assigned areas, ensuring a hazard-free space. Furthermore, you will serve as a key communicator between consumers' participation and the multidisciplinary treatment teams, providing important updates and progress reports.

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

Work hours are 12 : 00 PM to 8 : 30 PM, rotating weekends and holidays as assigned, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

FREE parking!

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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.