Therapeutic Activities Manager - Danville State Hospital

Posting number: CS-2026-54037-31950

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Danville St Hosp

Job classification: Therapeutic Activities Manager

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Social Services, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

Examples of duties

This position manages the Therapeutic Recreation Department and ensures that activities support patients’ recovery, safety, and emotional well-being at Danville State Hospital. As a Therapeutic Activities Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Oversee therapeutic recreation services and ensure compliance with standards and patient needs
• Activity Evaluation: Review the effectiveness of activities and adjust programs to support recovery-oriented and culturally responsive care
• Staff Supervision: Direct staff hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation to maintain high levels of service
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with treatment teams to create and support individualized therapeutic activity plans
• Documentation Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of activities, patient participation, and staff records
• Safety Monitoring: Observe activity areas, manage equipment needs, and respond appropriately to behavioral concerns

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
  • Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday coverage may be required based on departmental needs.
• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Therapeutic Activities Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities, one of which must be supervisory; and 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 that includes one year of professional supervisory experience providing therapeutic activities for individuals with physical, medical, or cognitive disabilities.

• 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 Req