Aide Trainee - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services seeks a Psychiatric Aide Trainee at Clarks Summit State Hospital to support patients and learn essential caregiving skills within a collaborative team. This full-time role offers day, evening, or night shifts, a 30-minute lunch, and a starting salary of $38,411 per year, with paid leave, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

No prior experience required; training provided; PA residency required; medical exam and

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, training provided.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• A medical examination and drug screening are required prior to employment.
• This position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act and requires successful background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Patient Support: Assist patients with daily needs and maintain a calm environment.
• Care Learning: Develop caregiving skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice.
• Team Participation: Collaborate with staff to meet treatment goals and support patient progress.
• Record Keeping: Maintain simple written information as directed by supervisors.
• Instruction Follow-Through: Carry out oral and written directions accurately.

Job description

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Lackawanna County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-58268-30001

Department of Human Services

HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

09/10/2026

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

30001

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

AFSCME

N1

ST02

00210777

Department of Human Services/Clark Summit State Hospital

1451 Hillside Drive

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

18411

HHS Intake

[e-mail]

The Position

The Psychiatric Aide Trainee position with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services offers a chance to make a real difference each day. You will join a supportive team at Clarks Summit State Hospital that is dedicated to helping people move toward recovery. This role is a great fit for someone who is eager to learn and wants to build meaningful caregiving skills. Step into a role where your growth and compassion can shine.

Description of Work

This role supports the therapeutic work of the hospital by assisting patients and learning essential caregiving skills. It is designed for individuals who want to grow into a compassionate and dependable caregiver.

As an Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Support: Assist patients with daily needs and help maintain a calm and helpful environment
• Care Learning: Develop new caregiving skills through guided instruction and hands‑on practice
• Team Participation: Work with staff to carry out treatment goals and support patient progress
• Record Keeping: Maintain simple written information as directed by supervisors
• Instruction Follow‑Through: Carry out oral and written directions in an accurate and dependable way

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), or 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM), with a 30‑minute lunch.
  • Works rotating days off, weekends and holidays. Every third weekend off.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Overtime: As needed.
• Travel: As needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,411.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• No previous experience needed, training provided.

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 satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

Examination Information

• 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.