Description

Standardized Client

The Standardized Client (SC) is responsible for providing learners realistic client portrayals in child welfare-related simulation-based training sessions to support child welfare instruction. The SC tasks include:

- becoming familiar with case scenarios to portray clients and reacting and responding in a realistic manner

- providing the learner feedback regarding their emotional responses to cases scenarios through in-person verbal feedback and through the completion of observation forms for each learner

- collaborating and coordinating with the Resource Center staff and Training Instructors to support an effective delivery of the simulation-based training session

- assisting with conducting teaching sessions for Training Instructors and other SCs and providing “back-up” support - facilitating case development to enrich portrayals

- assisting with set-up, breakdown, and operation of simulation training sessions

All child welfare-related simulation-based training sessions will occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel is required. Please note: This position is located in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Completion of a high school degree or its equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in TheatreArts, Psychology, Education, Counselling or Communications preferred.Basic computer skills such as typing and data entry required.No specific experience level is required. Prior experience as a standardized patient ispreferred.Must have proficient writing, communication, computer, and organizational skills.Must be comfortable with portraying roles in a simulation-based training session.Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to accept feedback and directionand adjust portrayals during the simulation-based training session. Must have theability to collaborate and cooperate with diverse individuals, agencies, andorganizations. Must be able to adhere to strict timelines and comply with identifiedstandards. A drivers license and the ability to travel is required.

Department: Mechanicsburg Child Welfare Training Programs

Campus: Mechanicsburg

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Requested Pay Rate: 18.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample

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