Reference #: 4563764 THE POSITION Thank you for viewing our job posting!  At Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health Services (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 Therapeutic Activities Aide to provide assistance to consumers attending the Drop-In Centers in both Bedford and Somerset Counties.  Responsible to open and close the center, maintain sign-in/out sheets, develop monthly calendar of activities, encourage participation, and answer or direct phone calls.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits such as healthcare coverage, pension plan, flexible spending account, and paid holidays.  We are a family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides assistance to consumers attending the Drop-In Centers in both Bedford and Somerset Counties in an efficient and effective manner.  Responsible to open and close the center, ensure the center is reasonably clean, free of any hazards, and uncluttered at the end of each day, and ensure the sign in/out sheets are available for participants on a daily basis.  The Therapeutic Activities Aide is responsible to monitor participants signing in and out each day, as well as providing transportation for identified consumers to and from the center, as assigned.

Responsible to notify the Center Coordinator and/or Program Director of any incidents, issues, or problems when they occur in a timely fashion.  Assist with development and distribution of a monthly calendar of activities in conjunction with the Center Coordinator and encourage participants in their involvement in the center's activities.  Maintain vehicle in accordance with agency policies and report all maintenance needs to the Center Coordinator and/or Program Director. Participate in all required trainings, answer phone and direct calls as needed, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours may vary due to consumer needs or activities. On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency. Work Locations: Somerset Drop-In Center, 597 East Main Street, Somerset, PA 15501 AND Bedford Drop-In Center, 123 Railroad Street, Bedford, PA 15522 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: Six months as an Aide Trainee; or One year of experience working with persons with mental or physical disabilities; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 cle rance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.

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.