Residential Services Worker - Ebensburg Center (1st Shift)

THE POSITION

Are you ready to support individuals in a residential setting where confidence, independence, and steady progress are encouraged? As a Residential Services Worker with the Ebensburg Center, you will play an important part in shaping daily experiences for individuals in your care. This position provides the chance to design and deliver activities that support learning and personal growth. Your leadership and support will help staff and residents work together toward shared goals. Become a part of a team where your commitment helps create positive outcomes for those you serve!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports individuals by developing, delivering, and evaluating residential training plans while guiding Residential Services Aides in daily program activities. As a Residential Services Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Implement residential components of support plans and monitor services to encourage active treatment
• Staff Guidance: Train and direct Residential Services Aides in carrying out program activities and daily responsibilities
• Incident Review: Assist in identifying causes of incidents and recommend strategies to prevent future occurrences
• Record Oversight: Review documentation for accuracy and compliance to maintain complete electronic charts
• Skill Development: Help staff build the skills needed to deliver training plans and effective supports
• Team Participation: Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings and center events to promote communication and teamwork

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 are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• Travel may be required for training purposes.
• 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:

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