Residential Services Aide - Ebensburg Center (2nd shift)

Whether you are just starting your career or looking to make a change, the Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center offers a meaningful and impactful job opportunity. As part of our dynamic team, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. Our supportive work environment and forward-thinking approach also provide room for professional development, allowing you to grow and advance in your career. Do not hesitate to apply and join us in this fulfilling and rewarding job opportunity!

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As a Residential Services Aide, you with play a crucial role in providing support and services to consumers living in residential units. Your duties will include helping consumers with their development, providing treatment and training, and monitoring progress. You will receive guidance and supervision from your supervisor and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). As a member of the IDT, you will deliver treatment and training in areas such as self-care, socialization, and health maintenance, as specified in each consumer's individual support plan. Your overall coordination and instruction in these tasks will come from the the Residential Services Worker and Residential Services Supervisor.

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 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs.
  • Rotating schedule 7 days on 2 days off, 8 days on 4 days off
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.