Human Services Program Representative 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Full Job Description

Start the next chapter of your career as a Human Services Program Representative 1 in the Department of Human Services (DHS), Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program (SRTP) located at Torrance State Hospital!

We are actively seeking an individual with strong people skills who can build rapport and assist with making systemic improvements to join our management team and support staff who oversee court/legal operations across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

This position is critical for ensuring residents and SRTP are in compliance with legal requirements, and streamlining overall operations at SRTP.

If you are a highly energetic, organized, and detail-oriented individual, we encourage you to apply to work as a part of our dedicated team of professionals!

Requirements

Human Services Program Representative 1 is an administrative position that performs consultative and regulatory work within the Torrance State Hospital – SRTP.

You will be assigned to represent Torrance State Hospital/SRTP across the state of Pennsylvania. The position acts as a court liaison representing the hospital with the various county court systems.

Our team will rely on you to maintain knowledge, understanding, and adherence to requirements for operations of SRTP, ACT 21, Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offenders Assessment Board (SOAB), Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission (JCJC), and Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

Your work will promote compliance and conformance with all applicable statues, laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, pronouncements, and resolutions intended for similar purposes established by the Federal, State or Local government, the legislature, accrediting, certifying, licensing, inspecting, and investigating entities.

You will also be expected to develop corrective action plans as needed and communicate with executives, legal, and other teams to ensure unusual and non-routine circumstances or occurrences are promptly and appropriately addressed.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Free parking!
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human service program, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

Additional 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.