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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00249361 |
Description Activated On: 3/24/2026 1:01:39 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 is a professional level position assigned to the Therapeutic Activities Department at Norristown State Hospital. The employee’s primary responsibility is to develop, facilitate & evaluate therapeutic activities based on assessment of individuals’ strengths & treatment needs. Programs will primarily serve individuals in the civil section of the hospital which also includes forensic step down units. Under the direction of a Therapeutic Activities Services Supervisor, the employee provides a variety of vocational opportunities in the workshop, greenhouse or on unit for assigned individuals. Employee monitors & reports progress toward treatment objectives. Employee is responsible for coordinating & documenting the Patient Worker Program in the forensic unit. Programs provided may overlap or combine various aspects of vocational training, therapeutic recreation, &/or occupational therapy. The employee is a member of an assigned treatment team & will contribute to the development of patients’ individual treatment/recovery plans, making recommendations for treatment objectives & interventions. |
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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. • Develops, implements, monitors & evaluates therapeutic activities segments of patients’ Individual Comprehensive Treatment/Recovery Plan (ICTRP) which may include aspects of vocational training, therapeutic recreation &/or occupational therapy. • Develops specifically planned therapeutic activities to meet individuals’ identified treatment goals & objectives as part of the overall ICTRP. • Conducts programs as assigned in various treatment areas of the hospital including but not limited to the Workshop, Greenhouse, Wellness Center, Little Theater, OT shop, music room, etc. • Attends & participates in treatment team meetings & other multidisciplinary clinical meetings as assigned to provide updates on an individual’s progress toward treatment objectives & make recommendations for specific therapeutic activities & modalities. • Monitors & documents progress toward treatment objectives for individuals as assigned. • Completes individual assessments & other required documentation within established timeframes & according to hospital policy & regulatory standards, i.e., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). • Makes recommendations to the treatment team & the individual for appropriate therapeutic program assignments based on the individual’s identified strengths & needs and recovery goals. • Assists with escorting of individuals to program areas, assuming responsibility for their needs & general safety. • Conducts/assists with various therapeutic activities, both unit-based & in/out of building as directed by supervisor or the Director of Therapeutic Activities. • Assigns/modifies assignments of individuals to appropriate treatment programs with input from the treatment team. • Modifies program content, location/environment &/or specific modalities utilized to ensure a safe treatment environment Essential Job Functions: 1. Establishes & maintains a therapeutic relationship with individuals served. 2. Works effectively with multidisciplinary staff. 3. Able to communicate effectively both orally & in writing. 4. Conduct career counseling/info sessions and make referrals to OVR as per WIOA. 5. Complete daily production, attendance and payroll reports for each patient participating in a work program. 6. Able to navigate multiple stairs in order to access patient units & program areas. 7. May be required to transport equipment/supplies using VAS van to other work areas as needed. 8. Travel, as needed, to provide assist with &/or programs indoors on campus, outdoors on campus & at approved, planned destinations in the community. 9. Maintains a safe & therapeutic treatment environment in all assigned areas. 10. Performs other duties as needed or assigned. 11. Successfully completes New Employee & Annual Required Training including Crisis Intervention & Response/Mandt. |
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. Makes decisions related to program content, assessment of individual progress, use appropriate methods to meet patient functioning levels and works with treatment team members to meet patient treatment goals. |
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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 Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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