Aide Trainee - Danville State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Mechanicsville (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

Danville State Hospital, a facility of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is seeking dedicated individuals for Aide-Trainee positions. Work involves assisting residents with daily living activities and health monitoring in a compassionate, respectful environment.

The role offers 2:45 PM–11:15 PM shifts, weekend/holiday rotation, and a second-shift differential. Starting salary is $38,411 per year, with room for advancement and full Commonwealth benefits.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• You must meet PA residency requirements and be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer requires medical examination and drug screening; background checks including PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: assist with personal care routines and activities of daily living.
• Health Monitoring: record observations and report changes in consumer conditions.
• Mobility Assistance: help with safe movement and transfers.
• Program Participation: support during activities, appointments, and therapies.
• Safety Practices: follow procedures for emergencies, equipment use and infection control.
• Communication: document information clearly and share updates with the care team.

Job description

Salary

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Location

Montour County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58960-30001

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Danville St Hosp

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30001

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00210872

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services/Danville State Hospital

Worksite Address

50 Kirkbride Drive

City

Danville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17821

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital is looking for dedicated individuals to work in our facility. We are seeking hardworking, enthusiastic, and compassionate employees to join our team. The Danville State Hospital has many opportunities for Aide-Trainees. These are entry level positions with lots of room for advancement.

Join Danville State Hospital in this extremely important work providing care for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will support consumers with daily living needs, health monitoring, and participation in activities. Your work helps ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for every individual in your care.

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

• Daily Living Support: Assist consumers with personal care routines and activities of daily living
• Health Monitoring: Record observations and report changes in consumer conditions
• Mobility Assistance: Help consumers move safely, including positioning, walking, and transfers
• Program Participation: Support consumers during activities, appointments, and therapeutic programs
• Safety Practices: Follow proper procedures for emergencies, equipment use, and infection control
• Communication Duties: Document information clearly and share updates with the care team

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 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Rotating schedule including weekends and holidays
  • Overtime as needed
  • May change based on operational needs
• Shift differential as follows:
  • 2nd shift - $1.25/hour
• FREE PARKING!
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.
• 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 test.
• 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

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)

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.