Therapeutic Activities Aide - Part-time (Local Government)
Salary
$13.62 Hourly
Location
Bedford County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Part-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-52293-L0865
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0865
Position Number
80003577
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88213456
Bureau / Division
Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services
Worksite Address
1205 Shed Road
City
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15522
Contact Name
Jen Georg
Contact Phone
814.443.4891
Contact Email
jennifer.georg@dbhs.co
THE POSITION
Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co.
This opportunity is for a part-time/as needed Activities Aide to provide educational and recreational activities in a Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Program. Apply today to join us in serving the community!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This part-time position supports therapeutic and daily living activities for individuals in a community residential setting. The role focuses on helping residents learn and strengthen skills for independent living. As a Part-time Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will perform the following duties:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Aide Trainee for six months or more full-time?
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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 much full-time experience do you possess working with individuals who have mental or physical disabilities?
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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 semester credits of college coursework have you successfully 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 your education was 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 www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
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.
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Have you successfully completed a Nurse Aide or Nursing Assistant certification program?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please provide your certification number and expiration date in the text box below. If you answered no to the question above, please type NA in the text box below
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Have you successfully completed workshop training or continuing education classes that related to life skills such as menu planning, cooking, budgeting, etc.?
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 www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - OBSERVES INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR AND RECORDS PROGRESS
Objectively observes an individuals behavior during all types of activities and records changes, improvements, and unusual, abnormal, or inappropriate behavior in an individuals record.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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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.
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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.
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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 individuals 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Required Question
Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address 613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website http://www.employment.pa.gov