Therapeutic Activities Worker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gino Merli Veterans Center is seeking an activities professional ready and willing to enhance the lives of the men and women who served our great country. This role offers a chance to inspire individuals through meaningful and engaging activities. Your guidance will help residents stay active, motivated, and socially engaged. You will play a vital part in supporting residents as they build confidence and connect with others. Bring your energy and compassion to an agency committed to outstanding care. Come join the DMVA team!

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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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 approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Follow universal precautions and apply required protective equipment during all activities
• Implement planned sessions that strengthen residents’ mental, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical abilities
• Plan, organize, and assist with on and off site activities, including setup, transportation, monitoring, and documentation
• Assess individuals’ functioning levels, strengths, needs, interests, and abilities for activity planning
• Participate in creating program plans, monitor progress, and report findings to the care team
• Guide non professional personnel and volunteers in conducting activities and using supplies and equipment

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental
• vision
• life insurance coverage
• excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package
• retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level