What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Services Aide Selinsgrove Center (2nd Shift) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Become a Residential Services Aide with the Department of Human Services and help shape brighter futures. You will support individuals as they learn important life skills and gain independence. Your work will have a lasting impact on their daily lives. Join a team that believes every person deserves respect, dignity, and opportunity.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the daily treatment and training needs of individuals served at Selinsgrove Center. The role focuses on helping each person build skills in self care, social interaction, and health maintenance. As a Residential Services Aide, you will perform the following duties:
- Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) Support: Complete portions of assessments and training information to help develop individualized plans
- Active Treatment: Carry out designated training plans and procedures to support skill development
- Progress Monitoring: Record and report required information to support updates to individual plans
- Team Collaboration: Share observations and communicate needs with the Interdisciplinary Team
- Therapeutic Environment: Assist with selecting and maintaining items that support a positive living space
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, rotating days off, with a 30-minute lunch. This work schedule includes every 3rd weekend off.
- Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
- 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 $42,521.00 (before taxes).
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- 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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,521