Therapeutic Activities Worker

About the role

This position focuses on planning and delivering programs that support resident well-being across many areas of daily life. It involves coordinating activities, assessing needs, and working with the team to ensure high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out programs that support mental, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical functioning
• Assess residents to identify strengths, needs, interests, and abilities
• Coordinate schedules, staff, equipment, and spaces for recreational and activity programs
• Work with the care team to develop individualized plans and report resident progress
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation, including assessments, surveys, and required forms
• Provide guidance, instruction, and safe transportation for residents during activities

Qualifications

• 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
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance