Therapeutic Activities Aide - Torrance State Hospital

About the role

As a Therapeutic Activities Aide with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will help patients at Torrance State Hospital stay engaged and motivated. This position gives you the opportunity to assist with activities that support healing and positive development. You will play a key role in creating safe, welcoming, and purposeful activity sessions.

This position supports therapeutic activity sessions that help patients build skills, improve well‑being, and reach treatment goals. It involves working closely with patients and staff to create meaningful and well‑organized activities.

Responsibilities

• Activity Support: Lead group and individual sessions such as recreation, socialization, sensory awareness, and leisure activities
• Patient Assistance: Provide instruction and guidance to help patients participate in prescribed therapeutic activities
• Progress Reporting: Record attendance, observe progress, and document information that supports treatment goals
• Team Collaboration: Share observations with professional staff and participate in assessments and team discussions
• Safety Maintenance: Maintain clean work areas, monitor equipment, and report concerns to supervisors
• Event Participation: Take part in special events, unit programs, and hospital‑wide activities

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training

• 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

• Must meet the PA residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for details)
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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

Work Schedule

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with a 30‑minute lunch
• Schedule: 7 days on with 2 days off, then 8 days on with 4 days off
• Every 3rd weekend off
• Telework is not available for this position

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.