Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital
Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital
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$ 43314 - 63343
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you ready to take the next step in your career The Department of Human Services Torrance State Hospital is currently seeking Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program (SRTP) Aides. If you have experience working with troubled youths or individuals who have committed sex offenses we would love for you to join our SRTP team. Our program supports youths who have been adjudicated for certain sex offenses and are about to reach their 21st birthday but still require continued treatment. If you are a highenergy compassionate and detailoriented person we encourage you to apply and become part of a dedicated team focused on breaking the cycle of sexual violence and abuse.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will provide guidance and support to residents both individually and in groups assisting with therapeutic activities and daily living tasks. This includes helping residents develop selfcare skills and perform activities such as bathing oral hygiene shaving hair care nail care dressing and other personal care needs all in line with individual and facility care plans. Your responsibilities will also include educating residents on expected behaviors and monitoring signs of distress or agitation. Additionally you will track resident attendance and document their progress toward treatment goals. You will also make decisions regarding programming and resident care based on your training knowledge and in collaboration with other professional staff and supervisors.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 3:00 AM to 11:30 PM with a 30minute lunch.
- You will work a rotating schedule including 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 nonnegotiable.
- 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(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 communitybased 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/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
