Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Mexico; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide at Torrance State Hospital to support residents in daily living, safety, and therapeutic activities. You will assist with personal care, participate in treatment programs, and help maintain a secure, supportive environment.

The role requires 1 year of related experience or 18 months in a behavioral/educational setting, PA residency, and passing medical and drug screening checks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide residents with personal care, daily living activities, and self-care skills according to individualized treatment plans.
• Observe behaviors, identify changes or concerns, and communicate findings to nursing staff and treatment team members.
• Conduct individual and group therapeutic activities, encourage participation, and support treatment goals.
• Record attendance, maintain shift summaries, prepare incident reports, and document progress toward treatment objectives.
• Monitor living areas, perform required searches, observe visits, and report security or environmental concerns.
• Accompany residents to appointments, hearings, and activities while maintaining supervision and security requirements.

Skills

Resident care

Behavior monitoring

Therapy activities

Documentation

Safety awareness

Chaperone services

Job description

Take on a rewarding opportunity as a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Torrance State Hospital. This position allows you to work directly with residents, support therapeutic programs, and contribute to a structured and supportive treatment environment. Every day brings the chance to encourage positive change, promote safety, and help residents build important life skills. If you are motivated by service and teamwork, this role offers a meaningful career path.

The Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide supports treatment, safety, and daily care activities for residents in the Sexual Responsibility Treatment Program. This position works closely with residents and treatment staff to encourage positive behaviors, assist with therapeutic programming, and maintain a secure environment. As a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Support: Guide residents with personal care, daily living activities, and self-care skills according to individualized treatment plans
• Behavior Monitoring: Observe behaviors, identify changes or concerns, and communicate findings to nursing staff and treatment team members
• Treatment Activities: Conduct individual and group therapeutic activities, encourage participation, and support treatment goals
• Documentation Duties: Record attendance, maintain shift summaries, prepare incident reports, and document progress toward treatment objectives
• Safety Oversight: Monitor living areas, perform required searches, observe visits, and report security or environmental concerns
• Chaperone Services: Accompany residents to appointments, hearings, and activities while maintaining supervision and security requirements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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, 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 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.

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 Guidelines.
• 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.

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.

• 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.