Therapeutic Activities Worker - Clarks Summit State Hospital

THE POSITION

Make a difference in the lives of those we serve! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking an enthusiastic Therapeutic Activities Worker to join our activities team at Clarks Summit State Hospital, an inpatient facility certified to treat consumers with psychiatric illnesses and co-occurring disorders. In this role, you will have an opportunity to design and implement programs that foster social connections, boost confidence, and enhance the overall well-being of our consumers. Become a key member of team and help us foster a welcoming and engaging community for all!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic programs and leisure activities for consumers. Your work will include conducting assessments of consumer psychosocial strengths and needs, formulating recommendations for treatment, and presenting them to the multidisciplinary treatment team. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing and documenting therapeutic programs and services, as well as organizing a variety of leisure activities for consumers through regularly schedules activities. Other duties of the position involve training and educating nonprofessional staff on how to implement therapeutic recreation programs and services. This role is crucial in providing quality care and promoting the well-being of individuals through the use of recreational activities.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 12 : 00 PM to 8 : 00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work rotating weekends and holidays as assigned. Work hours and schedule may change as operationally necessary.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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