Evening Therapeutic Activities Specialist

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Conewango Township (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Warren State Hospital, part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Worker to guide therapeutic and educational activities for individuals in our care.

You will work with consumers and staff to develop meaningful sessions, perform assessments, assign activities, collaborate in treatment planning, and ensure safe, prepared materials for daily therapeutic spaces.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in therapeutic recreation, physical education, vocational rehabilitation, or related human services field; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Eligible within 3 months of graduating to meet educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and conduct activity sessions across living units and hospital areas.
• Complete admission assessments, reassessments, and progress documentation.
• Match consumers with suitable recreation activities based on interviews and team input.
• Attend treatment team meetings and support individualized goals and progress.
• Maintain supplies and ensure safe materials for therapy spaces.

Skills

Therapeutic activities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation / related field

Job description

Warren State Hospital, part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Worker to guide therapeutic and educational activities for individuals in our care.

You will work with consumers and staff to develop meaningful sessions, perform assessments, assign activities, collaborate in treatment planning, and ensure safe, prepared materials for daily therapeutic spaces.