Vocational Adjustment Services Worker - Torrance State Hospital

An exciting new career opportunity is waiting for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is looking for a Vocational Adjustment Services Worker to join our dynamic activities team at Torrance State Hospital. In this role, you will design, implement, and evaluate vocational adjustment components of individualized program plans to support the comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of sex offender residents. If you are creative, energetic, and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, we invite you to apply. Join a dedicated team of professionals where collaboration and communication are key to our success!

In this position, you will collaborate closely with the activities director and supervisor to ensure seamless continuity of care and supervision. As part of a small, professional team, you will provide innovative therapeutic work opportunities for patients in need. You will engage with patients daily, offering essential, treatment-focused work opportunities tailored to their therapeutic needs. Additionally, you will conduct assessments to evaluate whether job readiness skills would support a patient's progress during their civil commitment at the hospital. You will design and implement personalized care plans to address each patient's unique treatment goals, complete patient employment packets, and provide on-the-job therapeutic interventions. You will also demonstrate proficiency in applying therapeutic techniques and maintain certification in advanced Mandt training.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Your work schedule is 7 days on, followed by 2 days off, then 3 days on, and another 2 days off.
• May change based on operational needs.
• 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:

• Four years of experience in the field of Vocational Adjustment Services for those with mental or physical illness or handicaps: or
• Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Education or Counseling, or a related Human Services field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.
• 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.

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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.