Therapeutic Activities Aide - Wernersville State Hospital

THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES AIDE

Are you eager to support meaningful growth through positive and engaging activities? The Therapeutic Activities Aide at Wernersville State Hospital helps create a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals working toward personal goals. This role strengthens daily programming by guiding group sessions that build confidence and connection. It encourages steady progress by offering clear instruction, encouragement, and structured activities. Apply today to uplift participants and support their rehabilitation journeys!

This position assists professional staff by leading and supporting therapeutic group activities that promote personal growth and psychosocial skill building. It helps maintain safe, organized, and goal-oriented programming that supports individual progress. As a Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Activity Leadership: Conduct planned therapeutic sessions and provide guidance to participants to support treatment goals
• Progress Observation: Observe participant engagement, document group and individual notes in the charting system, and share updates with staff
• Participant Support: Offer one-to-one encouragement and assistance to individuals who need additional help to engage in programming
• Safety Coordination: Escort participants to activity locations, monitor safety, and provide instruction on proper use of supplies and equipment
• Material Maintenance: Maintain activity materials, request needed repairs or supplies, and ensure spaces remain free of hazards
• Program Participation: Attend program planning meetings, contribute information on participant needs, and apply training to meet therapeutic objectives

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative…