Residential Services Aide (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Messiah College; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking compassionate Residential Services Aides for a rewarding career opportunity. This role focuses on delivering vital health services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, ensuring their well-being through personalized treatment and training. With a structured work schedule and a commitment to professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable citizens. Join a dedicated team that values inclusion and provides excellent benefits, including free parking and opportunities for advancement. If you are passionate about caring for others and want to contribute to a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Aide Trainee program or 6 months of relevant experience.
• Must meet PA residency requirement and perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment and training services in self-care and socialization.
• Assist in developing and implementing Individual Habilitation Plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Understanding of intellectual disabilities

Communication skills

Education

Completion of Aide Trainee program

Experience in care for individuals with disabilities

Job description

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Residential Services Aide (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Are you interested in caring for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? Are you a compassionate and understanding person looking for an amazing career opportunity? Selinsgrove Center is seeking full-time Residential Services Aides to provide health services at the facility. This position is responsible for assisting lead work and supervisory residential staff with development, delivery, and monitoring of treatment, training, and related services.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Our Residential Services Aides are responsible for delivering treatment and training services in the areas of self-care, socialization, and health maintenance. These treatment and services are specified in each Individual Habilitation Plan/Individual Support Plan (IHP/ISP).

Duties include assisting with the development of each individual's IHP/ISP by completing designated portions of the self-care assessment, assisting in the implementation of each individual's IHP/ISP by conducting specified training plans, and assisting with monitoring and reviewing each individual's IHP/ISP by recording and reporting required information. In addition, you assist in conducting a program of environmental enhancement, provide opportunities for the individuals served, and interact with unit and facility staff to maintain effective unit operations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, rotating schedule, with 30-minute lunch.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (commonwealth title); 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.