Residential Services Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Salary : $42,521.00 - $56,646.00 Annually

Location : Snyder County, PA

Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : CS-2025-33652-31421

Department : Department of Human Services

Division : HS Sel Ctr

Opening Date : 09 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Code : 31421

Position Number : Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union : AFSCME

Bargaining Unit : N1

Pay Group : ST03

Bureau / Division Code : 00213300

Bureau / Division : Selinsgrove Center

Worksite Address : 1000 Route 522

City : Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Zip Code : 17870

Contact Name : Talent Management Division

Contact Email : ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to help some our most vulnerable citizens enjoy a supportive living environment? Do you have a desire to use your compassion, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills to make a positive difference in the lives of residents? The Department of Human Service (DHS), Selinsgrove Center is seeking motivated Residential Services Aides. Our team assists others and delivers essential services by building trusting relationships. If you want to be a part of this dedicated team, enjoy new challenges, and experience professional growth, then we encourage you to apply today!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Residential Services Aide, you will assist staff in the development, delivery, and monitoring of treatment and related services provided at Selinsgrove Center. You will deliver treatment and services in self-care, socialization, and health maintenance that supports each resident's Individual Habilitation Plan / Individual Support Plan (IHP / ISP). You will also record information, monitor individuals, and assist with revising IHP / ISPs as necessary. This role requires attentive care skills to observe changes in individual physical status and effective communication to inform the Community Registered Nurse of additional resident service needs. In addition, you will escort individuals to various activities, participate in housekeeping functions, and assist with purchasing appropriate personal items that maximize therapeutic environments.

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 1st shift (6 : 00 AM to 2 : 30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating break days and every 3rd weekend off.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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).
• 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 :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Aide Trainee program?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

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Do you possess six or more months of full-time paid experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals with intellectual disabilities?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience / training. List the employer(s) / training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience / training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INSTRUCT AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS Instruct and assist individuals with performing basic self-care skills (personal health and hygiene, first aid); activities of daily living (ADLs) (budgeting, house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, childcare); rehabilitative activities and exercises; and recreational activities (arts and crafts, bingo) to enable the individuals to live and / or work independently. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - GATHER AND DOCUMENT INFORMATION Gather information regarding individuals' care and support including vital signs, daily schedules, training programs, and activities. Document the information in case files. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - OBSERVE BEHAVIOR Observe individuals' behaviors to note changes, improvements, and unusual or inappropriate behavior. Meet with the interdisciplinary team and appropriate team members to discuss concerns regarding an individual's safety and well-being and supports provided. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.

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