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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Residential Services Supervisor - Selinsgrove Center in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4616159 THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate and empathetic person dedicated to ensuring quality care for some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents? The Department of Human Services is seeking a Residential Services Supervisor at Selinsgrove Center. In this role, you will coordinate one or more living areas and oversee the support and services provided to individuals. Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee various levels of staff, including offering direction to members of our interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing support services for individuals in their designated living areas. You will also provide functional supervision and direction to others to develop, implement, monitor, and revise individual support plans tailored to meet individual needs. Additionally, you will ensure active treatment to empower individuals in their decision-making and control over their lives. As the incident management point person, you will handle the reporting, review, and analysis of incidents to identify patterns, trends, and strategies that ensure the individual's health and safety. You will also represent the facility and administration by serving as a role model employee, adhering to facility policies, advocating for individuals with disabilities, and interacting professionally with staff and the public to ensure effective and efficient facility operations.
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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Required to work one weekend day each month, one second shift each month, and three hours on the third shift every quarter. Overtime and travel as needed. FREE PARKING! 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: Three years of professional experience providing therapeutic care and services for individuals with a developmental disability, which included the development and implementation of individual residential support plans and services, and possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse, issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing or possession of a license to practice as a registered nurse obtained in another jurisdiction under the requirements which are acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or
One year of professional experience providing therapeutic care and services for individuals with a developmental disability, which included the development and implementation of individual residential support plans and services, and a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, education, or nursing; or Two years of professional experience providing therapeutic care and services for individuals with a developmental disability, which included the development and implementation of individual residential support plans and services, and a bachelor's degree.
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. Under the Act, a con itional 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.
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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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.
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.
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.