THE POSITION
The Residential Services Aide role at the Selinsgrove Center gives you the chance to support individuals as they build important life skills and greater independence. This position lets you make a direct difference each day while working as part of a caring team. You will help create a safe, positive environment where growth and progress are encouraged. Join us and bring your energy to work that truly matters!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports daily treatment and training services that help individuals strengthen self-care, social, and health skills. As a Residential Services Aide, you will perform the following duties:
- Plan Support: Assist in completing assessments and information used to develop each individual plan
- Deliver Training: Carry out assigned procedures and training activities that support active treatment
- Record Information: Document observations and progress to help update individual plans
- Team Communication: Share information with team members to support coordinated services
- Environment Support: Help maintain a positive setting by assisting with personal items and activity choices
- Role Modeling: Demonstrate respectful behavior that supports dignity and individual rights
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are available on the following shifts, with rotating break days and every 3rd weekend off:
- 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (1st shift), with a 30-minute lunch
- 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (2nd shift), with a 30-minute lunch
- 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).
- FREE parking!
- 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.
Work Location: In person
