Location: Selinsgrove,PA, USA
THE POSITION
A new and exciting career awaits you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking Therapeutic Activities Aides to be a part of our team at Selinsgrove Center. Are you a compassionate individual who is outgoing and motivated? Do you enjoy helping others and being part of a team? If so, consider a career as a Therapeutic Activities Aide at Selinsgrove Center.
Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will provide support, monitoring, and direction to individuals participating in the Therapeutic Activity Services department. This includes providing a variety of programs and activities to participants in the Individual Support Plan to provide opportunities to achieve their personal life goals. Recreational and Vocational duties include but are not limited to; assisting individuals with various levels of mobility, communication, and skill set. You will have the opportunity to assist with off grounds trips and all employment areas including integrated and community employment.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
* Full-time employment.
* Hours of work: Positions are available on the following shifts with a 30-minute lunch:
* 1st shift 8 AM-4 PM Monday to Friday schedule.
* 1st shift 8 AM to 4 PM rotating break days, every other weekend off.
* 2nd shift 1 PM-9 PM Rotating break-days every other weekend off.
* Overtime: as needed
* Travel: as needed
* FREE PARKING
* The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
* Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
* Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (commonwealth title); 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.
* 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.
Veterans:
* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
* Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
* Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
* Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
* You must provide complete and accurate information or:
* your score may be lower than deserved.
* you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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* Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Aide Trainee for six months or more full-time?
* Yes
* No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years or full-time experience do you possess working with persons with a mental or physical illness and/or a developmental disability, some of whom may have additional disabilities?
* 1 year or more
* 6 months but less than 1 year
* Less than 6 months
* None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
* 30 credits or more
* Less than 30 credits
* None
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The Level of Performance you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
* Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONDUCTS GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES
Conducts therapeutic activities such as arts and crafts, picnics, field trips, self-care skills training, activities of daily living training, musical activities, athletic games, exercises, leisure time activities, socialization activities, sensory stimulation as well as gross and fine motor activities, prevocational activities, sheltered employment, woodworking, assembly and packaging, and off-ground activities in therapeutic recreation, vocational adjustment, and/or occupational therapy.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have independently conducted some of the therapeutic activities listed above.
* B. I have conducted some of the activities listed above under close supervision OR I have completed college coursework related to the activities listed above.
* C. I have conducted some of the activities listed above as a parent or family member.
* D.I have successfully completed training related to the activities listed above.
* E. I have no experience or training related to the activities listed above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name(s) of employer(s) where you gained this experience
* Your experience conducting group or individual therapeutic activities
* Your duties and level of responsibility
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If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* The Training Source
* The Course Title
* The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - OBSERVES INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR AND RECORDS PROGRESS
Objectively observes an individual's behavior during all types of activities and records changes, improvements, and unusual, abnormal, or inappropriate behavior in an individual's record.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have independently observed and recorded an individual's behavior during the activities as described above.
* B. I have observed some of the activities listed above under close supervision OR I have completed college coursework related to the activities listed above.
* C. I have observed some of the activities listed above as a parent or family member.
* D. I have successfully completed training related to the activities listed above.
* E. I have no experience or training related to the activities listed above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name(s) of employer(s) where you gained this experience
* Your experience observing behavior and recording progress
* Your duties and level of responsibility
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If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* The Training Source
* The Course Title
* The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS ON APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS AND MONITORS SAFETY CONCERNS
Instructs individuals on the use of supplies and equipment including scissors, electrical equipment, tools, etc. Monitors the safety of the individual's environment including fire safety, child-proofing objects, observing and cleaning up spills, etc.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have independently instructed individuals on some of the activities listed above.
* B. I have instructed individuals on some of the activities listed above under close supervision OR I have completed college coursework related to the activities listed above.
* C. I have instructed individuals on some of the activities listed above as a parent or family member.
* D. I have successfully completed training related to the activities listed above.
* E. I have no experience or training related to the activities listed above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name(s) of employer(s) where you gained this experience
* Your experience instructing individuals on safety practices and monitoring safety concerns
* Your duties and level of responsibility
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If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* The Training Source
* The Course Title
* The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TEACHES AND ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES
Teaches and assists individuals in basic living activities such as budgeting money, cleaning, cooking, shopping, childcare and hygiene to enable the individuals to live and/or work as independently as possible.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have independently taught and assisted individuals with some of the activities listed above.
* B. I have taught and assisted individuals with some of the activities listed above under close supervision OR I have completed college coursework related to the activities listed above.
* C. I have taught and assisted individuals with some of the activities listed above as a parent or family member.
* D. I have successfully completed training related to the activities listed above.
* E. I have no experience or training related to the activities listed above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name(s) of employer(s) where you gained this experience
* Your experience teaching/assisting with daily living activities
* Your duties and level of responsibility
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If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* The Training Source
* The Course Title
* The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - TEACHES AND ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS
Teaches and assists individuals advanced skills such as independent living, effective listening, problem solving, and conversational skills.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have independently taught and assisted individuals with some of the activities listed above.
* B. I have taught and assisted individuals with some of the activities listed above under close supervision OR I have completed college coursework related to the activities listed above.
* C. I have taught and assisted individuals with some of the activities listed above as a parent or family member. I have completed training related to the activities listed above.
* D. I have successfully completed training related to the activities listed above.
* E. I have no experience or training related to the activities listed above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name(s) of employer(s) where you gained this experience
* Your experience teaching/assisting with daily living skills
* Your duties and level of responsibility
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If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* The Training Source
* The Course Title
* The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned
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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT WITH SOCIALIZATION SKILLS
Assists individuals in establishing and improving socialization skills, encourages individuals to participate in individual and group recreation or work activities, and encourages individuals to participate in community activities.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have independently provided guidance and assistance some of the activities listed above.
* B. I have provided guidance and assistance some of the activities listed above under close supervision OR I have completed college coursework related to the activities listed above.
* C. I have provided guidance and assistance some of the activities listed above as a parent or family member.
* D. I have successfully completed training related to the activities listed above.
* E. I have no experience or training related to the activities listed above.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* The name(s) of employer(s) where you gained this experience
* Your experience providing guidance and support with socialization
* Your duties and level of responsibility
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If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
* The Training Source
* The Course Title
* The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned
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