Residential Services Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center - Snyder County
Residential Services Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center - Snyder County
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$ 42521 - 56646
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking to start an exciting public service career that utilizes your care skills Do you have experience assisting others and compassion for individuals in need The Department of Human Services (DHS) Selinsgrove Center is seeking full-time Residential Service Aides. If you are interested in caring for some of Pennsylvanias most vulnerable citizens we encourage you to apply now!
Watch thisvideoto see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Residential Services Aide you will assist staff in thedevelopment delivery and monitoring of treatment and related services provided at Selinsgrove Center. You will deliver servicesin the areas of self-care socialization and health maintenance that supports each residents 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 attentive care skills to observe changes in individual physical status and effective communication to inform the Community Registered Nurse of additional resident service needs. In addition you will escort individuals to various activities participate in housekeeping functions andassist with purchasing appropriate personal items that maximize therapeutic environments.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 1st shift 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. You will have rotating break days with every 3rd weekend off.
- Overtime and travel as needed
- Free parking
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $42521.00 (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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 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); or
- Six months of paid experience in the care activities and personal guidance of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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 requirea 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 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
