Therapeutic Activities Aide

Full Job Description

Take on a rewarding opportunity to provide excellent support to Pennsylvania’s veterans!

The Department of Military and Veterans Affair is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Activities Aide to join our staff at the Southwestern Veterans’ Center.

Your work in this role will help lead our residents to their highest level of physical, cognitive, and social abilities.

If you are an outgoing and confident person, apply today and enhance the lives of true American heroes!

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Requirements

In this position, you will conduct planned sessions of resident activities under the direction of Therapeutic Recreational Services staff.

Your work will involve assisting in planning, organizing, and conducting recreational and educational activities and outings.

You will coordinate activities with other departments, act as a lead worker for volunteers, and maintain working relationships with veterans’ services organizations.

Some programs and activities will include social parties, dinners, games, field trips, gardening and other leisure time activities.

During these activities, you will instruct or assist residents individually or in groups.

Additionally, you will provide for the transportation or escort needs of residents, as well as maintain an adequate inventory of therapeutic activity supplies and equipment.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every weekend with two consecutive weekdays off, and alternating holidays.
• Travel and overtime as needed
• This may change based on operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Requirement:

• 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:

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.

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.

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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.