Residential Services Worker (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center
Residential Services Worker (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that utilizes your ability to assist others Do you have the desire to lead a staff that delivers services to individuals in need The Department of Human Services (DHS) Selinsgrove Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Services Worker. If you want to make a difference for our residents and work with a team committed to providing hands-on treatment then we encourage you to apply today!
Watch thisvideoto see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Residential Services Worker youdesign develop implement evaluate and conduct residential programmatic services and activities for individuals. You will provide direction and training to Residential Services Aides (RSA) who deliver residential programs and services to ensure compliancewith Individual Support Plans (ISP). You will also participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings provide input regarding assessments or services provided as well as recommend methodology and integrative approaches. This role requires the ability to evaluate individual needs and a genuine desire to provide continuous active treatment that enablesachievement of program goals. In addition you will review RSA staff documentation request supplies and equipment and implement service delivery quality improvement initiatives.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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. You may be required to work occasional overtime weekends holidays and alternative shifts on a rotating basis.
- Overtime and travel as needed
- Free parking
- 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
- One year of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability; and a bachelors degree; or
- A bachelors degree in the behavioral sciences psychology social work education or nursing; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- 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.
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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
