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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00204356 |
Description Activated On: 10/16/2026 3:15:24 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Provides for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and other drug dependent inmates. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. 50% - Oversees and facilitates approximately 12 groups per week in any or all of the programming areas -- Therapeutic Community, Outpatient Programs, Recovery Unit, and/or DTU groups. Promotes positive cognitive and behavioral changes within the program participants to enhance their chances for successful re-entry into the community. Follows programming direction from DTS. 15% - Conducts individual counseling in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Develops individual treatment plans and subsequent reviews and updates. Documents all treatment plan updates and individual sessions in the DC-14 using the DAP format. 10% - Develops and maintains charts for inmates assigned to caseload. Ensures required forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner. In the ICAR, records applicable information, including but not limited to, assessment recommendations, program admissions, and program completions. File maintenance will follow DTS directives. 15% - For OP, conducts assessments for any inmate deemed in need (i.e. parole violators, drug misconducts, State Intermediate Punishment Assessments/Re-Assessments) with recommendations in accordance with applicable policies and directives. References any applicable inmate historical documentation to make determinations. For TC, oversees general TC program activities. Assists in the planning of treatment activities and participates in the facilitation of such planned treatment activities. Addressing behavioral infractions within the community and utilizing progressive disciplinary measures to address inmate behavioral deficiencies. 5% - Provides on the job training, advice, and guidance to new treatment specialists, students, and volunteers at the direction of the DAT Supervisor. Participates in all mandatory trainings totaling at least 40 hours annually. All training will be completed promptly when scheduled. 5% Performs other related duties as required. Essential Job Functions 1.Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over inmates 2.Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 3.Review and interpret information 4.Maintain regular and reliable attendance 5.Operate basic office equipment 6.Establish and maintain effective working relationships 7.Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 8.Work overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 9.Travel as required 10.Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 11.Visually observe inmates’ activities 12.Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. All decisions must be made with prior approval by immediate supervisor. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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