Therapeutic Activities Worker - SCI Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waymart (Wayne County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Correctional Institution Waymart in Waymart, PA, is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Worker. The 40-hour week runs 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.

The role supports therapeutic activity programming within housing units and requires a background in therapeutic recreation or related fields. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or four years of related experience, familiarity with multidisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related human services field, or four years of experience providing therapeutic activities.
• Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Educational requirements may be met within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Team collaboration in multi-disciplinary meetings and recommendations for activities.
• Assess inmate functioning to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Progress monitoring and reporting of activity-based goals.
• Create goals, objectives, and methods for individual and group programming.
• Deliver activities and provide instruction, direction, and support to inmates.
• Coordinate resources: request supplies, schedule space, and organize equipment.

Skills

Therapeutic activities

Team collaboration

Assessment support

Progress monitoring

Activity development

Program delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related human services field

Job description

Salary

$56,541.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59974-31920

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR WAM Trmt Svcs

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

31920

Position Number

00083445

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00116850

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution Waymart

Worksite Address

11 Farview Drive

City

Waymart, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18472

Contact Name

Treina Brinkley

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) Waymart is seeking a highly motivated Therapeutic Activities Worker to join our team. In this role, you will help guide inmates through activities that support growth and stability. This position brings you into a collaborative team where your creativity and dedication matter every day. If you have the required experience as indicated below, and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports therapeutic activity programming within specialized housing units and works closely with a multi-disciplinary team. The role focuses on planning, conducting, and evaluating structured activities that contribute to inmate treatment plans. As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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
• Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

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 Guidelines.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• 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.
• Your results will be provided via email.