Vocational Services Worker - Torrance State Hospital

Description of Work

This position supports therapeutic and vocational activities that help patients develop important life skills and participate fully in treatment. The role works closely with clinical teams to deliver planned services and maintain accurate documentation. As a Vocational Services Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Therapeutic Planning: Develop planned activities and vocational goals that support patient treatment
• Group Leadership: Conduct therapeutic groups and sessions across recreation, vocational, social, and community areas
• Assessment Work: Complete patient assessments and documentation following established guidelines
• Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute recommendations for treatment plans
• Vocational Training: Provide instruction, coaching, and support in various vocational settings such as retail, food service, and clerical areas
• Record Keeping: Maintain clinical records, attendance, and work logs to track patient progress

Qualifications Required

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of paraprofessional experience providing vocational services to individuals with physical, medical, or intellectual disabilities; or A bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, vocational counseling, or a related human services field; 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

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.

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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.

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