Residential Services Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Snyder County, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Services Aide role with the Department of Human Services offers a chance to make a real and lasting impact! This position gives you the opportunity to support individuals as they build important life skills. You will join a team that is dedicated to creating a safe, positive, and supportive setting. Your work will help individuals grow and reach new levels of independence! This position supports the daily treatment and training services provided to individuals at Selinsgrove Center. The role focuses on helping each person build skills and maintain well being through planned activities and teamwork.

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.
Must meet the PA residency requirement.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
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.

Responsibilities

Complete parts of self care assessments and training plans to provide accurate information on individual strengths and needs
Carry out assigned training plans and procedures to support active treatment
Record and share information that helps guide updates to each individual's plan
Work with team members to discuss skills, needs, and ways to improve services
Document important information to support communication across the care team