Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00037447	Description Activated On: 9/4/2026 12:19:17 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

This position is responsible and accountable for implementing Therapeutic Activities for assigned clients in support of the institutional goal of helping each client to develop to his or her full potential

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Under the general supervision of the T.A.S., T.A.W. or other assigned supervisor, the employee implements the following job tasks throughout the therapeutic activities department.

Implements Therapeutic Activities for assigned clients. These activities include, but are not limited to, Physical Activities, Vocational Activities, Self-Help Activities, Audio-Visual Activities, Environmental Excursions, Personal Hygiene and Grooming Activities, Community Training and Social Activities. The employee implements these activities by interacting with the clients on an individual or group basis, carrying out program plans, encouraging client participation, and directing and assisting clients in these activities so that each client may derive the maximum individual benefits from participation.

Consistently maintains equipment and materials in a usable state of repair by ensuring that equipment and materials are used in a proper manner and that repair requests are submitted for equipment that does not function properly so that the maximum use of equipment and materials is obtained.

Functions as a resource person for Aides and other staff by providing specific information and techniques that may be utilized with clients so that clients may demonstrate progress and derive maximum benefits from work training activities.

Provides the T.A.W. with an accurate record of client usage and Work Training activities by recording the attendance of each client engaged in Work Training so that cost apportionment and a review of activities utilization may be formulated.

The employee observes and reports on client behavior as required. The employee transports clients on campus and off campus as required. The employee implements special and seasonal activities as required. The employee writes documentation as required by employee’s supervisor. The employee attempts to maintain good relationships with the clients and other employees. The employee participates in housekeeping functions at the work site. The employee promotes good health and safety practices at all times and reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions to his/her supervisor. The employee requests supplies as needed. The employee attends in-service and out-service training as required. The employee attends multidisciplinary meetings as requested by the employee’s supervisor.

The employee performs other duties as required.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Direct supervision is given. The general goals for the program are established with the Supervisor. Department policies and program goals are monitored on a regular basis by the supervisor. Conferences are held with the supervisor for the purpose of instructions, new work assignments and program review, as needed. Routine decisions made on an independent basis. More complex decisions are referred to the immediate supervisor.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Carry out the daily routine of individualized therapeutic programs.
2.	Assists, guides, and encourages individuals to participate in therapeutic programs and activities.
3.	Positions individuals and assissts in lifting non-ambulatory individuals as needed.
4.	Observes and reports, orally and in writing, the condition of the individuals health, their behavior or condition and any changes.
5.	Escorts individuals to and from various programs and activities, on & off grounds.
6.	Performs CPR, Heimlich manuever, Safety Control Techniques, Emergency Evacuations and other emergency health and safety procedures.
7.	Understands and interprets oral and written instructions and communications with other staff.
8.	Assists in searches for AWOL individuals who live here.
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