Residential Services Worker - Ebensburg Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, seeks a Residential Services Worker to design, guide, and evaluate residential services that support individuals in growth and achievement at the Ebensburg Center.

You will lead staff, ensure active treatment quality, and maintain documentation to meet policy requirements while engaging residents in meaningful activities. The role is full-time with 37.5 hours weekly and afternoon-to-evening shifts.

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out residential service plans, complete assessments, and oversee active treatment activities
• Train and direct residential services aides to ensure strong delivery of supports and procedures
• Assist with examining incidents, identifying causes, and applying preventive strategies
• Review documentation to confirm accuracy, compliance, and adherence to policy requirements
• Escort individuals to events, encourage participation, and support therapeutic routines
• Participate in meetings, share information, and maintain effective communication across shifts

Skills

Direct care experience

Staff guidance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences/psychology/social work/education/nursing

One year experience with degree

Job description

Are you inspired to support others as a Residential Services Worker with the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to guide individuals in their daily growth and help shape meaningful residential programs. You will use your skills to encourage progress and build strong foundations for personal development. Step into a position where your work supports positive change and enhances the lives of those you serve.

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

This position focuses on designing, guiding, and evaluating residential services that help individuals grow and succeed. It also includes directing staff and maintaining documentation needed for high-quality active treatment. As a Residential Services Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support:Carry out residential service plans, complete assessments, and oversee active treatment activities
• Staff Guidance:Train and direct residential services aides to ensure strong delivery of supports and procedures
• Incident Review:Assist with examining incidents, identifying causes, and applying preventive strategies
• Record Oversight:Review documentation to confirm accuracy, compliance, and adherence to policy requirements
• Individual Engagement:Escort individuals to events, encourage participation, and support therapeutic routines
• Operational Coordination:Participate in meetings, share information, and maintain effective communication across shifts

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 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Travel: May be required for training purposes
• Overtime: 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 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.