Therapeutic Activities Worker - Norristown State Hospital

Posting number: CS-2026-55434-31920

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Norristown St Hosp

Job classification: Therapeutic Activities Worker

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Recreation, Social Services, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

Are you inspired to bring encouragement and energy to patients who benefit from structured therapeutic activities? As a Therapeutic Activities Worker for the Department of Human Services, you will guide patients through activities that support emotional, social, and physical well-being at Norristown State Hospital. This position offers a chance to help people reconnect with hobbies, interests, and healthy routines. Step into a role where your creativity and support can brighten each day.

Examples of duties

This role focuses on planning and leading therapeutic activities that help patients strengthen skills, express themselves, and take part in meaningful experiences. It supports patient progress through regular assessments, documentation, and teamwork with treatment staff. As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Activity Planning: Design and lead individual and group activities that match patient needs and interests
• Patient Assessment: Conduct assessments to understand patient abilities, strengths, and goals
• Progress Documentation: Monitor and record patient participation and progress in treatment records
• Program Support: Organize supplies, equipment, and space to support therapeutic programs
• Team Collaboration: Attend treatment team meetings and provide updates on patient progress
• Community Engagement: Assist patients in community re-entry programs to promote skill development

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 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch and rotating weekends. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Travel and overtime: As needed
• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities; or
  
• 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
• 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.

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.
• 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 ap