Reference #: 4478520 THE POSITION Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional who would enjoy a fulfilling career providing valuable assistance and enrichment to individuals with intellectual disabilities?  The Department of Human Services is seeking a caring and patient Residential Services Worker to join the team and provide support to the residents of the Ebensburg Center as they navigate through activities of daily living, recreation, vocational services, habilitative treatment, and health management.  Take pride in the work you do and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Residential Services Worker, you will be responsible and accountable for designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and conducting residential programmatic services and activities for assigned residents within a specific living area or unit.  You will participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings by providing input regarding assessments or services provided, assisting in identifying priorities, recommending integrative approaches, and collaborating with other team members to ensure continuous active treatment for each individual. This position implements components of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for assigned residents by ensuring completion of assessments and interdisciplinary reports, developing training plans and support procedures, conducting services, training Residential Services Aide (RSA) staff, and monitoring services delivered in order to maximize delivery of active treatment.  You will direct RSA staff by implementing management directives, procedures and practices, coordinating daily work assignments, observing work in progress, conducting living area discussions, and reviewing work performance with supervisory staff to enhance utilization and productivity of assigned staff.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime: As needed Travel: As needed for trainings Shift work: No May change based on operational needs. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Any 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.

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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.