Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital

Begin a new chapter of your career! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking individuals who have worked with troubled youth or sex offending youth or adults to be part of the Sexual Responsibility Treatment Program team. Our program focuses on individuals who were adjudicated of specific sex crimes and are about to reach their 21st birthday but are still in need of continued treatment to support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

If you are a high-energy, caring, compassionate, 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.

The Sexual Responsibility Treatment Program Aide is 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 role entails offering guidance and support to residents as they engage in therapeutic activities and perform daily tasks outlined in their personalized treatment plans.

Supporting behavioral change and ensuring safety and control are also part of your responsibilities. It is essential that you possess training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and can effectively demonstrate the necessary competencies in applying these techniques, as well as maintaining certification in MANDT, our current crisis intervention model. Additionally, you are responsible for maintaining a daily log of behaviors, documenting challenges and positive actions in relation to the care plan objectives. 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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