Residential Services Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

THE POSITION Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable citizens? Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver essential services that will ensure our residents enjoy a supportive living environment? The Department of Human Service (DHS), Selinsgrove Center is seeking motivated Residential Services Aides. Our staff uses compassion and strong interpersonal skills to assist others by building trusting relationships. If you want to work with professionals dedicated to providing attentive care that makes a lasting impact every day, then we encourage you to submit an application!Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Residential Services Aide, you will assist staff in the development, delivery, and monitoring of treatment and related services provided at Selinsgrove Center. You will address self-care, socialization, and health maintenance needs to support each resident's Individual Habilitation Plan/Individual Support Plan (IHP/ISP). You will also record information, monitor individuals, and assist with revising IHP/ISPs as necessary. This role requires exceptional care skills to observe changes in individual physical status and effective communication to inform the nursing team of additional resident service needs. In addition, you will escort individuals to various activities, participate in housekeeping functions, and assist with purchasing appropriate personal items that maximize therapeutic environments.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 40 hours per weekWork hours are 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating break days and every 3rd weekend off. Overtime and travel as neededFree parkingTelework: 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 being employment at the starting annual salary of $42,521.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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); orSix 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).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.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. 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.