Therapy Aide

Introduction

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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well‑being, fostering self‑sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

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The incumbent is responsible for assisting and/or instructing individuals in performing a variety of therapy activities in accordance with well‑prescribed procedures. The incumbent works under close supervision of a technical superior and is responsible for assisting and/or instructing individuals in therapy activities such as performing basic living skills, sensorimotor activities, psychosocial activities, or preparing individuals for therapy treatments; observes and records an individual’s progress;

requisitions supplies and materials; and maintains work areas and equipment. The incumbent is also responsible for assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups daily, and documenting progress.

• Assists and/or instructs individuals in performing prescribed therapy treatments to improve their ability to perform daily living activities.
• Provides instruction in the use of therapeutic equipment.
• Observes and records an individual’s progress in performing therapy activities.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to provide input in the development of an individual’s treatment plan.
• Maintains records, writes reports, and requisitions supplies and materials.
• Ensures work area, equipment, and materials are clean.
• May plan and organize trips to encourage and increase an individual’s living skills development.

• Knowledge of conducting individual or group activities.
• Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of data collection which includes collecting, compiling and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staff or others.
• Knowledge of record keeping.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Pre‑employment requirements include a two‑step tuberculin skin test (TST), drug testing, and a satisfactory criminal background check. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. New hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.

Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab aware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting  You may also call (302) 739‑5458 or e‑mail  for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.