NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2024-93593-31421). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 TO OCTOBER 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a compassionate and understanding individual who is interested in caring for some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? The Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center, is seeking full-time Residential Service Aides to join our team of professionals. In this role, you will be responsible for providing essential support and services to individuals living within our residential units. Apply today and start your journey to become part of our dedicated and talented team that is committed to assisting our residents in achieving their personal life goals!

In this position, you will play a key part in creating, implementing, and overseeing treatment, training, and related services for our residents. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver treatment and training in self-care, socialization, and health maintenance according to each person's individual support plan. Additionally, you will contribute to improving the living environment by helping to select furniture and equipment, as well as assist with purchasing and placing personal items. You will also ensure residents have choices in their daily activities, balancing risk with opportunities for their personal growth.

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 after training are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), with 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours during training are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• You will work a rotating schedule of 7 days on, 2 days off, 8 days on, 4 days off.
• You may be required to travel as needed.
• Overtime is required for this position.
• May change based on operational needs.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (commonwealth title); 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.
• 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.
  1. 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.

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 the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at

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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.