Reference #: 4715494 THE POSITION Are you looking for a job that allows you to make a difference in the lives of others? The Department of Human Services, Selinsgrove Center is currently seeking full-time Residential Services Aides to join our dynamic team. With its beautiful backdrop and welcoming atmosphere, Selinsgrove Center offers the perfect opportunity to advance your career while positively impacting the lives of others. Do not miss out on this chance to join a hardworking and dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Residential Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in assisting the lead work and supervisory residential staff in delivering and monitoring treatment, training, and related services for individuals at Selinsgrove Center. These duties include providing support in areas such as self-care, socialization, and health maintenance as outlined in each individual's treatment plan. Working as part of the interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate and coordinate with other professionals to ensure the best possible care for each individual. Your responsibilities will also include following direction and guidance from qualified developmental disability professionals to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the center.

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) 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 & 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 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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 inter iew date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing 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.