Aide Trainee - Selinsgrove Center (1st and 2nd Shift)

As an Aide Trainee with the Selinsgrove Center, you will be part of a team that helps Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens reach their fullest potential. Your work will support their learning, independence, and well-being. Each day brings the reward of seeing progress and making an impact. Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove, only a couple minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University.

About the role

As an Aide Trainee, you will be responsible and accountable for learning the duties of a Residential Services Aide and begin with a paid in-classroom and on-the-job training program. You will learn how to care for and assist people with Intellectual Disabilities living at the Selinsgrove Center. Upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period as an Aide Trainee, you will be promoted to a Residential Services Aide.

Responsibilities

• ISP Support: Assist with completing assigned portions of assessments and planning documents to ensure accurate information
• Training Implementation: Conduct assigned training activities to help individuals learn daily living skills
• Progress Monitoring: Record and report information to support updates and improvements to each individual’s support plan
• Team Participation: Share observations and insights with team members to support coordinated care
• Environmental Support: Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic living environment
• Advocacy and Respect: Model appropriate behavior and uphold individual rights and dignity

Schedule

• Training hours: 1st shift 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Post-training hours:
  • 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm, with a 30 minute lunch
  • 2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm, with a 30 minute lunch
• Rotating break day with every third weekend off
• Travel and overtime as needed

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,038.00 (before taxes).

Benefits

The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

• No previous experience needed; training provided
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Qualifications

A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of:

• Medical examination
• Drug screening
• Criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance (this position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act)