Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital
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Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital
Salary
$44,294.00 - $64,762.00 Annually
Location
Westmoreland County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-30985-30011
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Torrance St Hosp
Opening Date
08/01/2025
Closing Date
8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
30011
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
N1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00210973
Bureau / Division
Torrance State Hospital
Worksite Address
121 Longview Drive
City
Torrance, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15779
Contact Name
Sandra Schleicher
Contact Email
saschleich@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate, caring, and positive individual? Do you want to promote healthy choices that break the cycle of sexual violence and abuse? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Torrance State Hospital is seeking Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aides who have worked with troubled youth and sex offending youth or adults. Our program helps youth adjudicated of certain sex crimes who are about to reach their 21st birthday but are still in need of continued treatment. This rewarding opportunity allows you to make a difference in the futures of our youth while enjoying professional growth. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide, you will provide instruction and assistance to residents carrying out therapeutic activities and daily living tasks as prescribed in individualized treatment plans. You will i nstruct residents about expected behavior, o bserve residents for signs of disorder or tension, and counsel residents regarding domestic or emotional adjustment problems. This role requires the ability to form effective and cooperative working relationships with staff while developing therapeutic relationships with patients that help them attain established treatment goals. In addition, you will e scort patients to and from therapeutic activity areas, document patient progress, and participate in therapeutic training programs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00007547) .
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. You will work a rotating schedule, with 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.
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 community-based program.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 a 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 willnotbe 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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/testoncefor 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 there's 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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Psychiatric Aide for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Therapeutic Activities Aide for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess at least 18 months of full-time experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals in a behavioral, educational, or community-based program?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - IMPLEMENTING TREATMENT PLANSAssists professional staff in implementing the individual treatment plan developed by overseeing the daily activities of residents who require specialized treatment and services and recommending modifications to the individual treatment plan by observing and reporting behavioral changes on a daily basis and participating in treatment team meetings.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience implementing individual treatment plans. I was responsible for overseeing daily activities of residents and making recommendations for modifications to treatment plans.
B. I have experience implementing individual treatment plans. I was responsible for overseeing the daily activities of residents and reporting any changes in behavior. Someone else used the information I reported to make recommendations for modifications to treatment plans.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to implementing treatment plans.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - OVERSEEING ACTIVITIESOversees, observes, instructs, and secures residents in their daily activities such as personal hygiene, eating, recreating, performing work assignments, and treatment and programmed activities, including facilitating a group, and instructs and provides guidance on the residents' daily housekeeping duties such as cleaning and caring for furnishings and maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience overseeing the general daily living activities of an individual. I was responsible for providing the initial instructions to residents in completing their daily duties and activities and providing remedial instruction as needed.
B. I have experience overseeing the general daily living activities of an individual. I was responsible for remedial instruction for individuals regarding the completion of their daily duties and activities; however, someone else provided the initial instruction.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to overseeing activities.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COMMUNICATIONCommunicates with residents regarding their problem behaviors and provides guidance to individuals in developing acceptable and responsible behaviors.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience communicating with individuals to address problem behaviors. I was responsible for providing guidance to aid in the development of acceptable and responsible behaviors.
B. I have experience communicating with individuals to address problem behaviors. I provided referrals for someone else to provide guidance in the development of acceptable and responsible behaviors.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to communication.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - REPORTINGCompletes reports, logs, shift summaries, weekly notes, and forms in order to maintain accurate records of daily observations of residents' progress in meeting treatment program and individual goals.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience completing documents necessary for maintaining accurate records. I was responsible for using that information to monitor case progress and goals.
B. I have experience completing documents necessary for maintaining accurate records. Someone else was responsible for using the completed documents to monitor case progress and goals.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to reporting.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - RESIDENT SECURITYMaintains order by intervening with disruptive residents, responding to emergencies, and utilizing appropriate restraint techniques to maintain safety, control aggressiveness, and maintain a safe and secure environment. Secures and escorts residents to on- and off-grounds medical appointments, therapeutic activities, court hearings, and special activities.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience using appropriate methods to maintain a safe and secure environment. I was responsible using the appropriate restraint techniques to secure and escort individuals to on- and off-site appointments and activities.
B. I have experience using appropriate methods to maintain a safe and secure environment. I was responsible for escorting individuals to on- and off-site appointments and activities but called someone else to properly restrain the individual.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to resident security.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - BUILDING/FACILITY SECURITYMaintains security and safety by checking windows and screens, searching residents' rooms, and reporting deficiencies to ensure staff and residents' personal safety; conducts searches of the residents to ensure residents do not receive contraband. Monitors outgoing telephone calls and visits.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience maintaining facility safety by monitoring telephone calls and visits, checking the safety of physical locations, and ensuring residents do not receive contraband. I took appropriate action to resolve the security concerns I observed.
B. I have experience maintaining facility safety by monitoring telephone calls and visits, checking the safety of physical locations, and ensuring residents do not receive contraband. Someone else was responsible for taking appropriate action to resolve the security concerns I observed and reported.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to building/facility security.
Your level of responsibility.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
