Aide Trainee - Selinsgrove Center (1st and 2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Snyder County, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Aide Trainee with the Selinsgrove Center, you will learn the duties of a Residential Services Aide through paid classroom and on-the-job training. You will learn to care for and assist people with intellectual disabilities who live at the center, supporting their learning, independence, and well-being. After successfully completing a six-month probationary period as an Aide Trainee, you will be promoted to Residential Services Aide. The role involves supporting individuals’ service plans, helping them learn daily living skills, monitoring and reporting progress, contributing to coordinated care, maintaining a safe and therapeutic living environment, and upholding each person’s rights and dignity. This is a full-time, onsite position at the Selinsgrove Center. Telework is not available.

Requirements

No previous experience is needed; training is provided.
Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
A conditional offer requires satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports and clearances, including PA State Police and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

Assist with assigned portions of assessments and planning documents to ensure accurate information.
Conduct assigned training activities to help individuals learn daily living skills.
Record and report information to support updates and improvements to each individual’s support plan.
Share observations and insights with team members to support coordinated care.
Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic living environment.
Model appropriate behavior and uphold individuals’ rights and dignity.
Learn and perform the duties of a Residential Services Aide through classroom and on-the-job training.