Residential Services Worker (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Residential Services Worker at Selinsgrove Center to coach staff, support individuals through ISP-based training, and promote a positive, safe living environment. The role includes documenting progress, reviewing records, participating in team meetings, reducing incidents, and coordinating with supply orders.

It requires substantial direct care experience or related education and is a full-time, onsite position with overtime

Qualifications

• Five years of paid direct care experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, education, or nursing.
• One year direct care experience with a degree, or equivalent combination.
• Educational requirements may be met within three months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering residential training based on ISPs.
• Provide direction to residential services aides and develop their skills.
• Check documentation for accuracy and report to supervisors.
• Share input in meetings and help identify strategies for active treatment.
• Identify causes of incidents and support safety improvement efforts.
• Request supplies and equipment to support program goals.

Skills

Direct care experience

Proven communication skills

Education

Five years direct care experience

Bachelor's degree required

One year direct care + BA

Equivalent experience/training

Near graduation eligibility

Job description

Do you enjoy helping others gain confidence and succeed in their daily lives? The Department of Human Services is seeking a Residential Services Worker who is ready to support individuals through hands-on programs and thoughtful guidance at Selinsgrove Center. In this position, you will play an important role in coaching staff, tracking progress, and fostering a supportive environment. Step into a role where your work truly helps people thrive.

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This position focuses on supporting individuals in residential settings by developing, delivering, and monitoring training programs that align with each person’s goals. It also involves guiding Residential Services Aides and promoting a positive, consistent environment. As a Residential Services Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Assist in planning and delivering residential training and support activities based on Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
• Staff Guidance: Provide direction to residential services aides and help develop their skills in supporting individuals
• Record Review: Check documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards and report findings to supervisors
• Team Participation: Share input in meetings and help identify strategies that improve active treatment
• Incident Prevention: Assist with identifying causes of incidents and support efforts to improve safety
• Resource Requests: Request needed supplies and equipment to support program goals and daily activities

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Weekend and holiday work may be required, along with occasional coverage of second and third shifts.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Five years of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability; or
• A bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, education, or nursing; or
• One year of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability; and a bachelors degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer 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.