Residential Services Worker (2nd Shift) Selinsgrove Center

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Residential Services Worker who is ready to inspire growth and support for individuals at the Selinsgrove Center. You will help shape meaningful routines and promote important skills for the people you serve. Your work helps individuals build confidence and achieve important milestones. Join us in helping residents reach their personal goals in our safe and encouraging environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on planning, delivering, and reviewing daily residential services that support each individual’s goals and needs. You help guide staff, monitor progress, and coordinate important program activities. As a Residential Services Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Participate in team discussions to share input that helps shape individualized active treatment plans
• Plan Implementation: Carry out residential program steps by completing assessments, preparing reports, training staff, and monitoring service quality
• Incident Prevention: Assist in identifying causes of incidents and recommend steps that help prevent them in assigned living areas
• Staff Guidance: Direct Residential Services Aides by organizing daily tasks, reviewing work, and supporting consistent performance
• Record Management: Review documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance and report findings to supervisory staff
• Skill Development: Support staff in building abilities needed to deliver residential training and supports effectively

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work alternate shifts as needed.
• 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
• A bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, education, or nursing; or
• One year of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability; and a bachelors degree; 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 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