Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is dedicated to providing continued treatment and rehabilitation to individuals who have been adjudicated of certain sex crimes and are nearing their 21st birthday. We are actively seeking individuals with experience working with troubled youth or sex offenders to join our Sexual Responsibility Treatment Program (SRTP) team. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in breaking the cycle of sexual violence and abuse by providing high-energy, compassionate, and detail-oriented care to these individuals. Your dedication and hard work will make a significant impact on the lives of those in our program-apply today!

As a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide, you will have a crucial role in providing necessary care and support to residents. Your responsibilities will include conducting therapeutic activities, monitoring residents' behavioral plans, and assisting with daily living tasks such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and room cleanliness. In this role, you will also be responsible for providing instructions and assistance to residents, promoting behavioral change, and maintaining a safe environment. To ensure preparedness for any emergencies, you will be trained in CPR and crisis intervention techniques. You will also be responsible for keeping a detailed log of residents' behaviors and documenting any challenges or progress in achieving their individualized treatment plan goals.

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 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Rotating schedule, working weekends and holidays as assigned
• Telework: You will not have the option 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Psychiatric or Therapeutic Activities Aide (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Eighteen (18) months of experience in the care, activities and personal guidance of individuals in a behavioral, educational or community-based program.

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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

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).
• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.