Residential Services Aide; 1st & 2nd Shifts; Selinsgrove Center

Residential Services Aide

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking Residential Services Aides who are ready to encourage progress and build confidence at Selinsgrove Center. In this role, you will help individuals strengthen their daily living skills while working with a team that believes in positive change. Each day offers chances to support growth, celebrate achievements, and create meaningful connections. Step into a position where your enthusiasm makes a difference.

This position supports the treatment, training, and daily progress of individuals served at Selinsgrove Center. The role centers on helping each person grow by delivering dependable, compassionate service. As a Residential Services Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Assessment Support: Assist with completing portions of self-care assessments, training plans, and supplemental procedures to ensure accurate information about strengths, likes, and needs
• Treatment Implementation: Conduct specified training plans and supplemental procedures to support active treatment
• Plan Monitoring: Record and report required information to help maintain and improve the effectiveness of individual plans
• Team Collaboration: Interact with interdisciplinary team members and communicate skill levels and strengths to maximize active treatment
• Record Maintenance: Document information in assigned records to support communication and continuity of care
• Environment Enhancement: Participate in selecting, purchasing, and placing furniture, equipment, and personal items to improve the therapeutic environment

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 week
• Your schedule will include rotating break days and every 3rd weekend off. Available hours include:
• 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
• 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
• 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 $43,376.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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 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 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…