What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Activities Worker position at Commonwealth of PA?
The Southeastern Veterans Center is seeking an activities professional ready and willing to enhance the lives of the men and women who served for our great country. If you are an ambitious, confident Therapeutic Activities Worker who is committed to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!
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The employee in this position conducts planned sessions of resident activities under the direction of Therapeutic Recreational Services staff that will lead residents of the Southeastern Veterans Center to their highest level of physical, cognitive, and social abilities. As part of this interdisciplinary team, the Therapeutic Actives Worker assists in planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting recreational and educational activities and outings to enhance or retain the residents’ functionality in the areas of: socialization, interpersonal relationships, self-respect, self-esteem, and self help, as well as provide transportation/escort residents to and from programs and activities such as social parties, dances, dinners, etc.
Work Hours and Additional Information:
Full-time employment- Position available on 1st Shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Monday - Friday
- 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week
- Flex schedule/work 1 weekend/month
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
In order to be selected for this position, you must be able to show, at the time of hire, verification that you have received either a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination or the first dose of a two-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. If you have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination, and you are selected for this position, you will have to show verification that you have received the second inoculation by no later than February 26, 2022, in order to continue employment in this position.
Selected candidates with a start date of February 26, 2022, or after must show, at the time of hire, verification that you have received either a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination, or both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination. If you are unable to show the required verification, your employment will be terminated.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Experience and Training Requirements - A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in therapeutic recreation; physical education; vocational rehabilitation; vocational education or counseling; art, music, dance, or occupational therapies; or a related human services field; OR four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
- 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.
- Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act:
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment may require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
- A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
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.
- 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.
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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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We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
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