Therapeutic Activities Worker - Norristown State Hospital

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

Location : Montgomery County, PA

Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : CS-2025-33837-31920

Department : Department of Human Services

Division : HS Norristown St Hosp

Opening Date : 09 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Code : 31920

Position Number : 00132040

Union : SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit : F4

Pay Group : ST06

Bureau / Division Code : 00210671

Bureau / Division : Norristown State Hospital

Worksite Address : 1415 Sterigere Street

City : Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code : 19401

Contact Name : Talent Management Division

Contact Email : ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION

If you are passionate about helping others and have a strong background in therapeutic activities, the Norristown State Hospital has an exciting career opportunity for you. As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will have the chance to develop, facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic activities based on the assessment of consumer strengths and treatment needs. Join our top-notch multidisciplinary team and experience professional growth while making a positive impact on the lives of our most vulnerable citizens. Apply today to be a part of a rewarding and fulfilling career at Norristown State Hospital!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will be a vital part of providing comprehensive treatment and recovery plans for consumers. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating therapeutic activities for consumers, which can include vocational training, therapeutic recreation, and occupational therapy. These activities are specifically designed to meet the individual treatment goals and objectives of each consumer as part of their overall treatment plan. In addition to conducting programs in various treatment areas such as the greenhouse, music room, and theater, you will also complete individual assessments and necessary documentation within a specified time frame and in accordance with policies and regulations. Furthermore, you will collaborate with other health care professionals by attending and actively participating in treatment team meetings and other multidisciplinary clinical meetings. These meetings will allow you to provide updates on consumers' progress toward treatment objectives and make recommendations for specific therapeutic activities. The collaboration will ensure that the best possible care is provided for each consumer.

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 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday and every other weekend, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel 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 :

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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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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