Residential Services Aide - Selinsgrove Center (1st and 2nd Shift)
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-54834-31421
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Sel Ctr
Job classification: Residential Services Aide
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Social Services, Rehabilitation Services
Summary
Are you inspired to advocate for and uplift Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? As a Residential Services Aide, you guide training activities that help individuals learn important self-care and social skills. You support a structured and caring environment where progress is possible. Selinsgrove Center sits in a peaceful rural setting just minutes from town, schools, and Susquehanna University. Come join us and begin a meaningful career today!Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!
Examples of duties
This position supports treatment and training services by assisting residential staff and participating in individualized plans for the people served at Selinsgrove Center. As a Residential Services Aide, you will perform the following duties:
- Plan Development: Assist with completing portions of assessments and training plans to support individualized programs
- Active Treatment: Conduct assigned training procedures to help individuals build daily living skills
- Progress Monitoring: Record and report information to help review and update individual plans
- Team Participation: Share observations and communicate skill needs with other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Record Keeping: Document information in unit records to support communication across staff
- Environment Support: Help maintain therapeutic spaces through selection, placement, and monitoring of personal items
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 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 $43,376.00 (before taxes).
- FREE parking!
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
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.
- 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.
- 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
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