Residential Services Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Salary

$42,521.00 - $56,646.00 Annually

Location

Snyder County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-50554-31421

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Sel Ctr

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

31421

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00213300

Bureau / Division

Selinsgrove Center

Worksite Address

1000 Route 522

City

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17870

Contact Name

Talent Management Division

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Become a Residential Services Aide with the Department of Human Services at the Selinsgrove Center and make a real difference. Your daily work will help individuals develop confidence, independence, and stability. This role is hands-on, encouraging, and filled with purpose. Be part of a supportive team that values dedication and compassion.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the development, delivery, and monitoring of treatment and training services for individuals at the Selinsgrove Center. The work helps promote skill building, personal growth, and a positive living environment. As a Residential Services Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Development: Assist with completing assessments and information used for each Individual Habilitation Plan/Individual Support Plan (IHP/ISP)
• Plan Implementation: Conduct training plans and supplemental procedures to maximize service delivery and support individual needs
• Service Monitoring: Record and report information used to adjust plans and improve services
• Team Participation: Share observations with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to support coordinated care
• Environmental Support: Help select, place, and maintain items that improve the living environment

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating break days and every 3rd weekend off.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $42,521.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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.
  
  

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 and a 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.

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).
• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 and click on Veterans.

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.

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.

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.