Location: Selinsgrove,PA, USA
Reference #: 4684381 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding job that allows you to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable citizens in Pennsylvania? The Selinsgrove Center is seeking full-time Residential Services Aides to join their dynamic team. Located just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove, situated near the iconic Susquehanna River, this location provides a beautiful backdrop for both work and play. The Selinsgrove Center offers the perfect setting to advance your career while also making a difference in the lives of others.DESCRIPTION OF WORK Our Residential Services Aides are responsible for delivering treatment and training services in the areas of self-care, socialization, and health maintenance. These treatments and services are specified in each Individual Habilitation Plan/Individual Support Plan (IHP/ISP).Some key duties of the position include assisting with the development of each individual's IHP/ISP by completing designated portions of the self-care assessment, assisting in the implementation of each individual's IHP/ISP by conducting specified training plans, and assisting with monitoring and reviewing each individual's IHP/ISP by recording and reporting required information. In addition, you have an opportunity to assist in conducting a program of environmental enhancement, providing opportunities for the individuals served, and interacting with unit and facility staff to maintain effective unit operations.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, rotating schedule, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime and travel as operationally necessary 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (commonwealth title); 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 the linkand 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 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individu ls).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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.