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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50240916 |
Description Activated On: 7/10/2025 8:29:38 AM |
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. Provides individual and group Therapeutic Recreation Services to assigned consumers at the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center, Norristown State Hospital. Therapeutic Recreation operations are conducted efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest quality of individualized treatment and support. |
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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. Employee's prime responsibility lies in the delivery of Therapeutic Recreation Services to the residents of the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center. Therapeutic Recreation services utilize games, exercises, arts and crafts, sports, literature, current events, music, social activities, relapse prevention groups, pro social leisure skills groups, and yard activities to promote comprehensive treatment for residents. The FTRSW will: 1. Conduct formal assessments of patients to determine functional levels, strengths, needs, interests and abilities to design, organize, conduct and evaluate specifically- planned therapeutic recreation methods that help patients achieve goals and objectives as specified in the comprehensive treatment plan. 2. Monitor and document patient progress in the treatment record. 3. Maintain and submit monthly reports to the Supervisor regarding daily patient programs, attendance, participation, quality assurance monitors, special events, observations, problems, and needs to ensure that TR services are conducted efficiently and effectively. 4. Attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to provide professional feedback, both written and oral, regarding progress toward meeting specific treatment goals. 5. Participate in TR Department staff meetings, supervisory consultations, and other professional meetings as assigned. 6. Procure and organize supplies, equipment and space for therapeutic recreation programs within the treatment unit and/or program areas to maintain efficient operations. 7. Submit requisitions for supplies, equipment, and space for TR programs within the treatment unit and in program areas. 8. Assist with generalized assignments such as holiday banquets, picnics, and interdisciplinary special functions. 9. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and secure quality therapeutic environment on the treatment unit and in program areas. 10. Input leave requests into on-line SAP time management system. Essential Job Functions: Design, implement and evaluate Therapeutic Recreational programming. Observe and evaluate patient behavior. Read and understand patient records Read TR and hospital policies/records Write assessments, goals and objectives Write legible progress notes and reports Communicate clearly with patients/staff Utilize/maintain TR-specific equipment Travel to and from patient/program areas Adhere strictly to #51security procedure Ability to ambulate in any patient areas unaided/independently (i.e., without the use of a boot, cane, walker |
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. Without prior approval: 1.Assess patients, design and implement Therapeutic Recreation programs based on individual needs and treatment goals and objectives. 2.Manage time allotted for planning, documentation, writing reports and program evaluation. 3.Document TR interventions and progress in the patient’s record. Prior approval: 1.Requisition program funds, supplies, and equipment through the department supervisor. 2.Interpret Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures. 3.Schedule program coverage with the supervisor prior to scheduled leave/absences. |
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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. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 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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