Reference #: 4420990 THE POSITION Start the next 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 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, 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, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and room cleanliness for individuals and groups. In this role, you will provide instruction and assistance to residents carrying out therapeutic activities and other daily tasks as prescribed in their individualized treatment plan.

Other key responsibilities of the position include 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 Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), with 30-minute lunch. Rotating schedule, work weekends, and holidays as assigned Overtime: As needed Travel: As needed 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. FREE PARKING! Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. More than one position may be filled from this posting. 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of 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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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.

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.

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.