Therapeutic Activities Aide-Wernersville State Hospital (12:30pm to 8:30pm)

Description of Work

This position focuses on supporting planned therapeutic activities that help participants strengthen social, emotional, and daily living skills. As a Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Assist in planning and conducting therapeutic activities that promote socialization, self help, and personal growth
• Participant Observation: Observe participant behavior and provide feedback through required documentation
• Safe Escorting: Arrange and support safe movement of participants to and from activity areas
• Equipment Care: Maintain activity materials and request repairs or supplies as needed
• Safety Practices: Ensure activity spaces are hazard free and provide safety guidance to participants and volunteers
• Meeting Participation: Attend planning meetings and share information about activity needs and participant progress

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.

You 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.

How to Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

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.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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