Therapy Aide

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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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The incumbent works at the Delaware Psychiatric Center’s Jane E. Mitchell Forensic Building with 42 male and female clients under level 5 supervision from the Delaware Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include assisting or instructing individuals in therapy activities such as basic living skills, sensorimotor activities, psychosocial activities, or preparing for therapy treatments. The incumbent observes and records progress, maintains work areas and equipment, requisitions supplies, conducts assessments, facilitates therapeutic groups daily, and documents client progress under close supervision.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assists and/or instructs individuals in performing prescribed therapy treatments to improve their ability to perform daily living activities.
   
• Provides instruction in the use of therapeutic equipment.
   
• Observes and records an individual's progress in performing therapy activities.
   
• Participates in treatment team meetings to provide input in the development of an individual's treatment plan.
   
• Maintains records, writes reports and requisitions supplies and materials.|
   
• Ensures work area, equipment and materials are clean.
   
• May plan and organize trips to encourage and increase an individuals living skills development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapy Aide 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Knowledge of conducting individual or group activities.
2. Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
3. Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge of data collection which includes collecting, compiling and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staff or others.
5. Knowledge of record keeping. 

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must provide proof of negative Tuberculosis test within the last 12 months before start date.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.