Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide Torrance State Hospital Apply
THE POSITION
Are you ready to start the next chapter of your career? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is actively seeking individuals who have worked with troubled youth or sex offending youth or adults to be part of our Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program team. Our program deals with individuals who were adjudicated of certain sex crimes and are about to reach their 21st birthday but are still in need of continued treatment.
If you are a high-energy, caring, compassionate, and detail-oriented individual, we encourage you to apply to work as part of a team of individuals dedicated to breaking the cycle of sexual violence and abuse while discovering what a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide, you are responsible for carrying out various resident activities related to therapeutic activities such as processing with residents or monitoring their behavioral plans and other activities of daily living such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing and room cleanliness for individuals and groups. Your work involves providing instruction and assistance to residents carrying out therapeutic activities and other daily tasks as prescribed in their individualized treatment plan.
You are also responsible for supporting behavioral change and maintaining control and safety. You will receive and must maintain certification and competency in CPR and be able to demonstrate competencies in application of techniques and maintain certification in our current crisis intervention model. In addition, you are responsible for keeping a daily log of and documenting both difficult and positive behavior as related to the individual Plan of Care Goal.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 80-hours biweekly
- Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), with 30-minute lunch.
- Rotating schedule, work weekends and holidays as assigned.
- May change based on operational needs.
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Overtime and Travel: As needed.
- FREE PARKING!
- 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:
- One year as a Psychiatric or Therapeutic Activities Aide; 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.
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.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know theres more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
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