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TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2012-046 ISSUED JUNE 13, 2012 REVISED SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examination
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SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TREATMENT PROGRAM AIDE
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Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aide |
30011 |
ST04 |
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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 and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program Aides work with sexually aggressive individuals who are committed to the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program. Work involves guiding residents to carry out daily activities including self-care and therapeutic and recreational activities; aiding professional staff in implementing individual treatment plans; reporting and documenting behavior and incidents; confronting residents on problem behaviors to help identify and resolve problem behaviors; escorting residents to appointments, hearings, and activities. You will be responsible for maintaining safety and security for both residents and staff.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
You will be tested before your qualifications are reviewed. Your test results will count only if you meet all job requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
After you receive a conditional offer of employment, you must undergo a medical examination.
Conditions of Employment
You will be working with individuals who have committed violent sexual crimes. You will be subjected to detailed accounts of residents’ sexual encounters and fantasies. Individuals who have experienced past trauma may not be well suited for employment in this type of position. By submitting an application, you are indicating your willingness to 1.) Work directly with individuals who have committed violent sexual crimes; 2.) Work inside a secure facility; and 3.) Work mandatory overtime as required.
Minimum Requirements
One year as a Psychiatric or Therapeutic Activities Aide; OR eighteen months of experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals in a behavioral, educational, or community based program.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All positions are within the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare at Torrance State Hospital, Westmoreland County.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Human Resources, Health and Welfare Building – Room 106, P.O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675; Telephone: (717) 787-5068, Internet: www.dpw.state.pa.us, Email: ra-pwhdqpostings@pa.gov
Lists created by this test will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
TESTING
The test will be administered on a computer. Information about computerized testing is available online at www.scsc.state.pa.us OR in paper form at any State Civil Service Commission office.
You will have a maximum of 2 1/2 hours to complete the test which will cover the following subject areas:
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Following Directions |
10 |
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Effective Expression |
10 |
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Reading Comprehension |
15 |
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Effective Working Relationships |
25 |
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Individual and Group Behavior |
25 |
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Providing Services to Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities |
_25_ |
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110 |
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The test will be administered in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh State Civil Service Commission offices, Monday through Friday.
The test also will be held approximately 10 days a month at additional test centers located in Allentown, Erie, Johnstown, Lock Haven, and Scranton. For further details on test dates, contact the Commission’s Information Services Unit; Telephone (Voice) (717) 787-7811, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 783-8896.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your test. You must submit a new application to be retested.
TEST RESULTS
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application to:
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State Civil Service Commission ATTN: Applications P.O. Box 569 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569 |
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
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State Civil Service Commission: |
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone |
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(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement |
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."