Residential Services Worker (2nd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Selinsgrove Center is hiring Residential Services Workers to be responsible and accountable for designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and conducting residential programmatic services and activities for assigned individuals in their living areas at the center. If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now!

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. Only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools and Susquehanna University. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service today!

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As a Residential Services Worker, you will provide direction, supervision, and training to Residential Services Aides (RSAs) in the delivery of residential training programs/services specified in each individual's Individual Support Plan (ISP). You will perform ongoing review and evaluation of individual needs and progress toward achieving the program goals. Additionally, you will participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings by providing input regarding assessments or services provided, assisting in identifying priorities, recommending methodology and integrative approaches, and responding to input of other team members in order to ensure a program of continuous active treatment is established for each individual.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Alternate work schedule as needed.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• FREE PARKING!

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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:

• Five years of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability; or
• One year of paid experience performing direct care and habilitative program services for individuals with a developmental disability; and a bachelors degree; or
• A bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, education, or nursing; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.