Therapeutic Activities Aide - Torrance State Hospital

Salary $39,287.00 - $57,772.00 Annually Location Westmoreland County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61168-31360 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Torrance St Hosp Opening Date 10/22/2026 Closing Date 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 31360 Position Number 00107919 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit N1 Pay Group ST03 Bureau / Division Code 00210973 Bureau / Division Torrance State Hospital Worksite Address 121 Longview Drive City Torrance, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15779 Contact Name Sandra Schleicher Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION As a Therapeutic Activities Aide with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will help patients at Torrance State Hospital stay engaged and motivated. This position gives you the opportunity to assist with activities that support healing and positive development. You will play a key role in creating safe, welcoming, and purposeful activity sessions. Step into a role where your guidance helps patients move forward with confidence. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports therapeutic activity sessions that help patients build skills, improve well-being, and reach treatment goals. It involves working closely with patients and staff to create meaningful and well-organized activities. As a Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will perform the following duties: 1. Activity Support: Lead group and individual sessions such as recreation, socialization, sensory awareness, and leisure activities 2. Patient Assistance: Provide instruction and guidance to help patients participate in prescribed therapeutic activities 3. Progress Reporting: Record attendance, observe progress, and document information that supports treatment goals 4. Team Collaboration: Share observations with professional staff and participate in assessments and team discussions 5. Safety Maintenance: Maintain clean work areas, monitor equipment, and report concerns to supervisors 6. Event Participation: Take part in special events, unit programs, and hospital-wide activities Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 40 hours per week 2. Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be scheduled 7 days on with 2 days off, then 8 days on with 4 days off. You will have every 3rd weekend off. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. 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 2. Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities;or 3. An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. 2. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. 3. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including b t not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply: br> How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. All ... For full info follow application link. 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.