Therapeutic Activities Worker - SCI Smithfield

Therapeutic Activities Worker

• SCI Smithfield Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $55,436.00
• $84,332.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon 1120 Pike Street (Show on map) Jun 22, 2026 Salary $55,436.00
• $84,332.

00 Annually Location Huntingdon County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-52074-31920

Department Department of Corrections Division CR SMI Trmt Svcs Opening Date 06/22/2026 Closing Date 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 31920 Position Number 50460099 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00116450 Bureau / Division SCI Smithfield Worksite Address 1120 Pike Street City Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16652 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov

THE POSITION

As a Therapeutic Activities Worker with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you play a key role in supporting positive change within a secure and structured environment. Your guidance helps inmates in specialized housing units build stability, develop constructive habits, and stay engaged in their treatment goals. This position allows you to lead activities that promote growth while reinforcing accountability. Join the dedicated team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield that works each day to encourage better decisions and stronger outcomes.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports therapeutic recreation within specialized housing units and contributes to the overall treatment goals for inmates. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver effective therapeutic recreation services. As a Therapeutic Activities Worker, you will perform the following duties:

Team Participation:

Attend treatment team meetings and offer recommendations for therapeutic recreation

Program Planning:

Contribute to the design and delivery of individual and group recreation activities

Activity Coordination:

Coordinate inmate therapeutic activities with other treatment disciplines

Program Delivery:

Conduct individual and group recreation programming with instruction and support

Program Evaluation:

Monitor and evaluate recreation programs and suggest changes that meet inmate needs, interests, and abilities

Resource Management:

Request supplies and schedule space and equipment needed for programming Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday

• Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Telework:

You will not have the opportunity to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

Other Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.