Therapeutic Activities Worker (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Description of Work

This position focuses on planning, organizing, and supporting therapeutic, vocational, and recreational programs for individuals at Selinsgrove Center. The role helps ensure that activities are meaningful, well-coordinated, and tailored to individual needs. As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Delivery: Plan and organize therapeutic, vocational, and recreational services for individuals at the center
• Activity Coordination: Secure contracts, schedule transportation, and coordinate events and community trips
• Team Collaboration: Consult with multidisciplinary teams and share information to support individual needs
• Training Support: Participate in Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and conduct training related to programming and vocational services
• Program Assistance: Support therapeutic activities and provide lead worker coverage when needed
• Equipment Oversight: Requisition and inspect supplies and equipment to ensure proper maintenance

Qualifications

Required Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities; or 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 an equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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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