Therapeutic Activities Aide (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

A new and exciting career awaits you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking Therapeutic Activities Aides to be a part of our team at Selinsgrove Center. Are you a compassionate individual who is outgoing and motivated? Do you enjoy helping others and being part of a team? If so, consider a career as a Therapeutic Activities Aide at Selinsgrove Center.

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No day is the same at Selinsgrove Center! Top-tier communication and customer service skills will make you successful as you provide support, monitoring, and direction to individuals participating activities. You will work alongside other dedicated staff engaging in a variety of programs and activities identified by each individual's support plan. This is your chance to give our individuals the opportunity to meet their personal goals and enhance their lives. If you are ready for a unique career, look no further than Selinsgrove Center!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• You will work a rotating work schedule 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work rotating weekends and holidays and overtime as needed.
• You will be required to travel as operationally necessary.
• 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:

• Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (commonwealth title);
• Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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:
  • 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.