Aide Trainee - Ebensburg Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Aide Trainee at Ebensburg Center. This role supports individuals as they build life skills and works with an Interdisciplinary Team to provide thoughtful, effective care in a supportive setting.

You will contribute to self-care support, plan implementation, progress monitoring, and team collaboration while upholding dignity and privacy for those served. The position is full-time on the 2nd shift, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Self-CCare Support: Assist individuals by completing designated portions of assessments and plans to provide accurate information
• Plan Implementation: Carry out assigned training plans and procedures to support active treatment
• Progress Monitoring: Record and report essential information to help refine individual plans and improve services
• Team Collaboration: Communicate with team members to share updates on strengths, needs, and skills
• Environment Enhancement: Participate in selecting and arranging personal items and furnishings to support a therapeutic setting
• Role Modeling: Follow policies and uphold dignity, privacy, and rights for individuals served

Job description

The Aide Trainee position at Ebensburg Center offers a chance to make a positive difference every day. This role allows you to support individuals as they learn important life skills. You will join a team that values dedication and compassion. Become a valuable part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as you help others grow.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Ebensburg Center!

This position supports treatment and training services that help individuals build self-care, social, and health maintenance skills. You will work with staff members across the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure that each person receives thoughtful and effective support.

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

• Self-Care Support:Assist individuals by completing designated portions of assessments and plans to provide accurate information
• Plan Implementation:Carry out assigned training plans and procedures to support active treatment
• Progress Monitoring:Record and report essential information to help refine individual plans and improve services
• Team Collaboration:Communicate with team members to share updates on strengths, needs, and skills
• Environment Enhancement:Participate in selecting and arranging personal items and furnishings to support a therapeutic setting
• Role Modeling:Follow policies and uphold dignity, privacy, and rights for individuals served

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.
• 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM)
  • Workhours during training are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Rotating schedule and days off
• Travel: As needed
• Overtime: Is required
• May change based on operational needs.
• 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.

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:

• 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.

• 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.