Residential Services Worker - Ebensburg Center (1st Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Ebensburg Center in Ebensburg, PA, seeks a Residential Services Worker to support individuals in a residential setting, fostering confidence, independence, and progress. You will design and deliver activities that promote learning and personal growth, while guiding staff and residents toward shared goals.

The role involves implementing training plans, supervising Residential Services Aides, and participating in interdisciplinary teams.

Formación

• Five years of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability.
• A bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, education, or nursing.
• One year of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability; and a bachelor’s 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.

Responsabilidades

• Implement residential components of support plans and monitor services to encourage active treatment
• Train and direct Residential Services Aides in carrying out program activities and daily responsibilities
• Assist in identifying causes of incidents and recommend strategies to prevent future occurrences
• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance to maintain complete electronic charts
• Help staff build the skills needed to deliver training plans and effective supports
• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings and center events to promote communication and teamwork

Conocimientos

Direct care experience

Habilitative programs

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Salary

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

Cambria County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59911-31460

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Ebensburg Ctr

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

31460

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00210877

Bureau / Division

Ebensburg Center

Worksite Address

4501 Admiral Peary Highway

City

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15931

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to support individuals in a residential setting where confidence, independence, and steady progress are encouraged? As a Residential Services Worker with the Ebensburg Center, you will play an important part in shaping daily experiences for individuals in your care. This position provides the chance to design and deliver activities that support learning and personal growth. Your leadership and support will help staff and residents work together toward shared goals. Become a part of a team where your commitment helps create positive outcomes for those you serve! Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Ebensburg Center!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports individuals by developing, delivering, and evaluating residential training plans while guiding Residential Services Aides in daily program activities. As a Residential Services Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Implement residential components of support plans and monitor services to encourage active treatment
• Staff Guidance: Train and direct Residential Services Aides in carrying out program activities and daily responsibilities
• Incident Review: Assist in identifying causes of incidents and recommend strategies to prevent future occurrences
• Record Oversight: Review documentation for accuracy and compliance to maintain complete electronic charts
• Skill Development: Help staff build the skills needed to deliver training plans and effective supports
• Team Participation: Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings and center events to promote communication and teamwork

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• Travel may be required for training purposes.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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).

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.