Therapeutic Activities Worker Norristown State - Montgomery County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

Verified Company

Montgomery County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will be assigned to the Vocational Therapeutic Activities Department at Norristown State Hospital.

Your primary responsibility is to develop, implement, and evaluate vocational activities based on assessment of individuals' strengths and treatment needs.

These programs will serve individuals in the civil and forensic units and may overlap or combine various aspects of vocational training, recreation, or occupational therapy.

Under the direction of a Therapeutic Activities Supervisor, you will provide a variety of vocational opportunities in the workshop, greenhouse, computer lab, and on the units.

Other responsibilities of the position include monitoring and reporting progress toward treatment objectives; coordinating and documenting the Patient Worker Program in the forensic and civil units; and contributing to the development of patients' individual treatment and recovery plans by making recommendations for treatment objectives and interventions.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
Friday, with 30minute lunch. May change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as needed
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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.

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.
You 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.
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:

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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.

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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight 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.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.