Residential Services Aide (1st Shift and 2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is hiring a Residential Services Aide for the Selinsgrove Center. This full-time role supports individuals in building daily living, social, and health maintenance skills, promoting independence and personal growth within a therapeutic setting.

The position requires PA residency, involves 40 hours per week on 1st or 2nd shift, and includes a starting salary of $43,376.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program or six months of paid care experience.
• PA residency requirement and ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan support by developing portions of self-care assessments and training plans.
• Deliver training plans to support active treatment and skill development.
• Monitor progress by recording and reporting information on training plans.
• Participate with the team, sharing observations and discussing needs.
• Document required information in unit records to facilitate communication.
• Assist with arranging and maintaining items and equipment to create a therapeutic setting.

Skills

Aide Trainee program

Care experience

Education

Aide Trainee program

Job description

Begin a rewarding career with the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Residential Services Aide at the Selinsgrove Center. This role places you at the heart of meaningful change, giving you the chance to empower individuals as they build essential life skills and grow their independence. You will join a dedicated team that champions dignity, respect, and the belief that every person deserves the chance to thrive. Take pride in a role where your support drives real progress, strengthens your community, and helps others rise to their highest potential.

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

This position supports treatment and training services that help individuals build daily living, social, and health maintenance skills. It plays an important part in delivering consistent care and promoting personal growth. As a Residential Services Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Support: Assist with developing portions of self-care assessments and training plans to provide accurate information on individual strengths, likes, and needs
• Training Delivery: Carry out assigned training plans and procedures to support active treatment and skill development
• Progress Monitoring: Record, review, and report information on training plans and procedures to support effective service delivery
• Team Participation: Share observations, communicate strengths, and discuss needs with team members to enhance interdisciplinary treatment
• Record Keeping: Document required information in unit records to support communication among team members
• Environment Support: Assist with selecting, placing, and maintaining personal items, furniture, and equipment to create a therapeutic setting

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) and 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating break days and every 3rd weekend off.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $43,376.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six months of paid experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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 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.