Therapeutic Activities Specialist for Inmate Programs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Canaan Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, SCI Waymart, is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Worker to guide inmates through structured activities that support growth and stability.

You will participate in a multi-disciplinary team, plan, conduct, and evaluate activities, and ensure alignment with inmate treatment plans. The role requires a 40-hour week and a schedule from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with no telework option. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Within 3 months of graduating with qualifying degree/credit.

Responsibilities

• Team Collaboration: Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and offer recommendations for therapeutic activities
• Assessment Support: Assist other disciplines in evaluating inmate functioning for individualized treatment plans
• Progress Monitoring: Track and report inmate progress toward activity-based goals
• Activity Development: Create therapeutic activity goals, objectives, and methods for both individual and group programming
• Program Delivery: Conduct activities and assessments while providing instruction, direction, and support to inmates
• Resource Coordination: Request supplies, schedule space, and organize equipment for program operations

Education

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in therapeutic recreation or related field

Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, SCI Waymart, is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Worker to guide inmates through structured activities that support growth and stability.

You will participate in a multi-disciplinary team, plan, conduct, and evaluate activities, and ensure alignment with inmate treatment plans. The role requires a 40-hour week and a schedule from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with no telework option. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.