Residential Services Unit Manager (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts) - Selinsgrove Center

THE POSITION

Are you inspired to guide a team that supports individuals in a caring residential setting? The Residential Services Unit Manager at the Department of Human Services plays a vital role in leading staff and ensuring meaningful habilitation services at Selinsgrove Center. This position offers the chance to shape a supportive community where each person receives quality care. Join a team that values leadership, compassion, and teamwork.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on planning, directing, and coordinating the full range of habilitation services for individuals in assigned residential communities. It brings together staff from multiple disciplines to ensure safe operations, strong programming, and consistent support. As a Residential Services Unit Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Guide the development and monitoring of individual support plans to improve daily living and service outcomes
• Staff Coordination: Direct supervisory and support staff to maintain quality care and consistent practices across the community
• Safety Oversight: Identify and monitor safety concerns to maintain a secure and healthful environment
• Record Management: Review and maintain operational and individual records to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies
• Environmental Planning: Coordinate physical plant inspections, repairs, and personal item availability to enhance living areas
• Community Evaluation: Review data, inspect operations, and prepare reports to assess and improve community performance

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours available are 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM), and 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You may be require to work weekends and alternative shifts as needed.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Three years professional therapeutic experience in a residential program providing rehabilitative, restorative, or habilitative care program services for individuals with a developmental disability, including two years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, education, nursing, business, or hospital administration; or
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and training which includes two years supervisory experience in a residential program providing rehabilitative, restorative, or habilitative care program services for individuals with a developmental disability.

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 Guidelines.
• 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 w