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Job description
Salary
$41,770.00 - $57,772.00 Annually
Location
Cambria County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Ebensburg Ctr
Opening Date
09/30/2026
Closing Date
10/14/ :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
Bureau / Division
Ebensburg Center
Worksite Address
4501 Admiral Peary Highway
City
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15931
Contact Name
HHS Intake
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Bring your energy and compassion to a role that changes lives! The Residential Services Aide position with the Department of Human Services lets you guide individuals as they learn, socialize, and develop important life skills. You become part of a team that works together to support personal progress. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people succeed. Join a team where your dedication truly matters!
Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Ebensburg Center!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role supports the daily living needs, training plans, and individualized services of residents in assigned program areas. It focuses on providing active treatment, assisting with Individual Support Plans, and communicating essential information to the interdisciplinary team. As a Residential Services Aide, you will perform the following duties:
Training Support: Conduct specified training activities and assist with skill development based on each Individual Support Plan
ISP Assistance: Complete designated assessment tasks and contribute information to support accurate and effective planning
Team Communication: Share updates with the interdisciplinary team on strengths, needs, incidents, and daily living activities
Environment Support: Assist with selecting and organizing personal items, furniture, and equipment to maintain a therapeutic environment
Role Modeling: Demonstrate professionalism, protect individual rights, and advocate for personal dignity
Incident Reporting: Report all occurrences promptly to appropriate supervisory staff
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, on a rotating schedule, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
Overtime is required.
Travel as needed
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:
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.
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.
Who can apply
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