Residential Services Aide - Snyder County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Snyder County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:


Are you a kind and compassionate individual who is interested in caring for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? The Department of Human Services, Selinsgrove Center is seeking full-time Residential Service Aides to join our dedicated team of professionals.

Come join our caring, well-trained staff in assisting the people who live at the Selinsgrove Center meet their personal life goals

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service today


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


As a Residential Services Aide, you will be responsible for assisting staff with the development, delivery and monitoring of treatment, training, and related services provided in the central building of Selinsgrove Center.

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will deliver treatment and training services in the areas of self-care, socialization, and health maintenance as specified in each consumer's individual support plan.

Day to day work will be completed with guidance and instruction from a Residential Services Worker, Residential Services Aide Supervisor, or other program staff on the IDT.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment (40hour work week)
  • Work hours are 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), rotating break days with every 3rd weekend off.
  • Overtime and travel as needed
  • FREE PARKING
  • The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

  • Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and 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:


Veterans:


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.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • 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.
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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.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
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