Residential Services Aide (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Pennsylvania is seeking compassionate Residential Service Aides to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. This rewarding role involves assisting in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans, ensuring each resident receives personalized care and support. You will work as part of a dedicated team, helping to improve the quality of life for those in your care. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable citizens, this is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free parking

Rotating days off

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities is essential.
• Completion of relevant training programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residential staff in developing and delivering treatment and training services.
• Document and communicate patient information effectively.

Skills

Caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Developing Individual Support Plans (ISP)

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Completion of Aide Trainee program

Six months of paid experience

Job description

Begin a career in caring for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens! Selinsgrove Center is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Residential Service Aides to help us continue to support people with intellectual disabilities in achieving their personal life goals in an effort to lead an everyday life. Apply now to make a difference and implement your experience in caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities!

As a Residential Services Aide, you will be responsible for assisting residential staff with developing, delivering, and monitoring treatment, training, and related services provided at Selinsgrove Center. This will include assisting with the development of each patient’s Individual Support Plan (ISP) and the implementation of ISPs by conducting specified procedures. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, you will deliver treatment and training services in the areas of self-care, socialization, and health maintenance as specified in each patient’s ISP. Additionally, you will record information in assigned patients' unit records in order to document and communicate information to other members of the team.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating days off and every third weekend off.
• Travel and overtime as needed
• Free parking!
• 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 $41,582.00 (before taxes).

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.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.