Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Torrance (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Torrance State Hospital seeks a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide to support residents in daily living, growth, and safe facility participation. You will provide guidance, monitor behavior, and work with professional staff to implement treatment plans in a compassionate, structured setting.

This full-time position runs 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays; telework is not offered.

Qualifications

• One year as a Psychiatric or Therapeutic Activities Aide (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• 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 in daily living skills and therapeutic activities based on individualized treatment plans
• Observe residents for behavioral changes and report findings to treatment staff
• Conduct searches, monitor visiting areas, and ensure secure conditions on the unit
• Record resident behavior, incidents, attendance, and treatment progress
• Assist professional staff with treatment plans and participate during meetings
• Escort residents to appointments, activities, and designated areas throughout the facility

Skills

Psychiatric aide experience

Behavioral guidance

Job description

Salary

$45,171.00 - $66,055.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58403-30011

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 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

Dept. of Human Services - Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

Sandra Schleicher

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide at the Torrance State Hospital, you will play a key part in helping residents move toward better stability and responsibility. This role provides a positive environment where your guidance can make a real difference. The work is encouraging, active, and deeply meaningful.

Become part of a team committed to strong support and safe practices.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports residents as they work on daily living skills, personal growth, and safe participation in facility programs. The work involves guidance, monitoring, and communication with both residents and professional staff.

As a Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Support: Guide residents in daily living skills and therapeutic activities based on individualized treatment plans
• Behavior Monitoring: Observe residents for behavioral changes and report findings to treatment staff
• Safety Checks: Conduct searches, monitor visiting areas, and ensure secure conditions on the unit
• Documentation: Record resident behavior, incidents, attendance, and treatment progress
• Team Collaboration: Assist professional staff with treatment plans and participate during meetings
• Escort Duties: Escort residents to appointments, activities, and designated areas throughout the facility

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, 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. 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.

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.