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Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide - Torrance State Hospital
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$44,294 - $64,762
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting young adults in a state hospital program who have committed sex crimes and need ongoing treatment as they approach age 21, by helping with daily activities like bathing and cleaning, leading therapeutic group sessions, and monitoring behaviors to promote safety and change.
A good fit would be someone compassionate and energetic with experience caring for troubled youth or individuals with behavioral issues, who enjoys hands-on team work in a structured environment.
The role requires working evening shifts and weekends without remote options.
Key Requirements
- One year as a Psychiatric or Therapeutic Activities Aide, or 18 months of experience in care, activities, and personal guidance in behavioral, educational, or community-based programs
- CPR certification and ability to demonstrate competencies
- Certification in MANDT crisis intervention model
- Ability to perform essential functions including assisting with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and hygiene
- Support behavioral change, monitor plans, and maintain safety for residents
- Document behaviors, difficulties, and progress in daily logs related to treatment plans
- Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements; pass medical exam and drug screening
Full Job Description
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 (SRTP) 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.
Requirements
The Sexual Responsibility Treatment Program Aide (SRTPA) is 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 such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing and room cleanliness for individuals and groups. The work involves providing instruction and assistance to residents carrying out therapeutic activities and other daily tasks as prescribed in their individualized treatment plan.
SRTPA's are also responsible to support behavioral change and maintain control and safety. SRTPA's must be trained in CPR and be able to demonstrate competencies in application of techniques and maintain certification in MANDT --our current crisis intervention model. SRTPA's are responsible for keeping a daily log of behaviors and also documenting behaviors, difficulties and positive behaviors as they related to the 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, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Work includes 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.
Qualifications
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.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
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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.
- 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).
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.
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