Evening Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Elim (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Therapeutic Activities Worker at the Hiram G. Andrews Center to design and run on-campus events, field trips, and creative programming supporting student growth and engagement.

You will teach social skills, help students practice work and independent living, and maintain records. Evening schedule 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday; occasional overtime and travel; telework not available.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities.
• 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.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Activity Design: Create, implement, evaluate, and participate in on-campus events, field trips, and outside activities for students to learn from and enjoy.
• Student Training: Teach social skills to students through activities, group sessions, individual guidance, and community-based experiences
• Skill Integration: Provide activities and opportunities that help students practice and improve skills for work, community life, and independent living
• Program Development: Research, develop, and adapt techniques, activities, and events to match students’ needs
• Administrative Support: Maintain required records, coordinate schedules, and ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available for program success

Skills

Therapeutic activities experience

Student engagement

Program design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Therapeutic Activities Worker at the Hiram G. Andrews Center to design and run on-campus events, field trips, and creative programming supporting student growth and engagement.

You will teach social skills, help students practice work and independent living, and maintain records. Evening schedule 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday; occasional overtime and travel; telework not available.