Therapeutic Activities Worker (1st shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Salary : $51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location : Snyder County, PA

Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : CS-2025-34522-31920

Department : Department of Human Services

Division : HS Sel Ctr

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Code : 31920

Position Number : 00247797

Union : SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit : F4

Pay Group : ST06

Bureau / Division Code : 00213300

Bureau / Division : Selinsgrove Center

Worksite Address : 1000 Route 522

City : Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Zip Code : 17870

Contact Name : HHS Intake

Contact Email : ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you a creative and compassionate individual who is looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? The Department of Human Services is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Therapeutic Activities Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will play a key part in supporting, implementing, and monitoring therapeutic activity programs at the Selinsgrove Center. If you are passionate about helping others, enjoy working as part of a team, and are ready to start a meaningful career, do not miss this chance to make a real difference!

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Apply today to join us at the Selinsgrove Center!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will collaborate with various disciplines across the center to develop and deliver therapeutic programs, oversee equipment maintenance, and support all activity services, including programs and special events. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating therapeutic activities, including programmatic and vocational services for residents. Key responsibilities include leading recreational services such as club activities, community outings, vacations, special events, serving as a liaison for Special Olympics, managing the game room, and facilitating employment-related activities. You will play an active role in developing individual support plans for residents and assist in creating or delivering training related to these services. Additionally, you will also work closely with other Therapeutic Activities Workers to ensure support for all therapeutic activities and provide lead worker coverage as needed.

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 1st shift (8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM), Sunday - Saturday, working weekends and holidays as needed, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel : 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.
• 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 :

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.

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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

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Have you successfully completed or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation; physical education; vocational rehabilitation, vocational education or counseling; art, music, dance, or occupational therapies; or a related human services field?

If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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If you are within three months completing a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation; physical education; vocational rehabilitation, vocational education or counseling; art, music, dance, or occupational therapies; or a related human services field, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N / A in the text box.

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How much college coursework have you completed in therapeutic recreation; education; vocational rehabilitation, education, or counseling; therapy (art, dance, music, occupational, physical, vocational, recreation, etc.); anthropology; counseling; criminology; gerontology; human behavior; psychology; social work / social welfare; sociology; professional nursing; or occupational or physical rehabilitation?

If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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How many years of full-time experience in providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities do you possess?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience / training. List the employer(s) / training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience / training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOP OBJECTIVES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS

Develop specifically planned therapeutic activities goals and objectives to implement the therapeutic activities segments of comprehensive individual program plans. Maintain administrative and clinical records of therapeutic activities services planned and provided to meet departmental requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - MEETING TREATMENT PLAN GOALS

Provide instruction, direction, and support to individuals involved in therapeutic activities services to encourage progress in relation to treatment plan goals.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TEAM MEETINGS

Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to recommend the use of specific therapeutic activities methods for individual program plans.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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