Residential Services Unit Manager - Ebensburg Center Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4806986) Apply  Residential Services Unit Manager - Ebensburg Center Salary $75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually Location Cambria County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-17137-30211 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Ebensburg Ctr Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 30211 Position Number 50511303 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit N3 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 00210877 Bureau / Division Ebensburg Center Worksite Address 4501 Admiral Peary Highway City Ebensburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15931 Contact Name HHS Intake Division Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you looking for a career opportunity to use your residential services experience? Do you want to help ensure that our residents receive therapeutic care and comfort? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Ebensburg Center is seeking a Residential Services Unit Manager. If you are interested in working with a dedicated team of professionals supporting some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, we want to talk to you! Apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Residential Services Unit Manager, you will develop, implement, and evaluate habilitative programs and clinical support services. You will monitor the consistent delivery of core services; review data for the purpose of reducing resident incidents; and make modifications to program objectives as resident treatment needs change . You will also meet with supervisory staff and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate programs and services, as well as interact with families and community agencies. This position requires the ability to form effective working relationships to oversee unit teams, prioritize work assignments, and to ensure service delivery meets resident needs and quality standards. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50511303) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are (2nd shift) 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule, with some holidays and weekends. Schedule may change based on operational needs. + Overtime and travel as needed + 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 professional therapeutic experience in a residential program providing rehabilitative, restorative, or habilitative care program services for individuals with a developmental disability, including two years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, education, nursing, business, or hospital administration; or + An equivalent combination of professional experience and training which includes two years supervisory experience in a residential program providing rehabilitative, restorative, or habilitative care program services for individuals with a developmental disability. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 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 willnotbe 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 . 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in a residential program providing rehabilitative, restorative, or habilitative care program services for individuals with a developmental disability? + 3 years or more + 2 but less than 3 years + Less than 2 years + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional supervisory experience in a residential program providing rehabilitative, restorative, or habilitative care program services for individuals with a developmental disability? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral sciences, hospital administration, mental health or health services administration, nursing administration, psychiatric nursing, social work administration, or special education? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 30 credits or more + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 06 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3) + Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZES ACCIDENT AND INJURY DATA Collects, organizes, and reviews incident and injury data from all available sources for the purpose of reducing or eliminating recurring resident incidents; and creates and implements plans for new and revised safety procedures. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience independently collecting, organizing, and reviewing accident and injury data including determining areas that are in need of additional safety precautions and determining areas in need of improvement. + B. I have professional experience assisting others in collecting, organizing, and reviewing accident and injury data including determining areas that are in need of additional safety precautions and determining areas in need of improvement, or I have professional experience performing portions of this work behavior such as collecting and organizing data, or analyzing incident reports or accessing electronic databases. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The type of data you analyzed. + The actual duties you performed. 09 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – DIRECTS AND REVIEWS PLANS Directs the development and implementation of program plans such as individual support plans, group plans, unit plans, etc., for each assigned resident by using program observation, reports, audits, critical incident reports, etc., and reviews treatment plans, focus work groups, plans, policies, procedures, and timetables for completion to revise and implement facility policies and objectives according to applicable standards. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience independently directing the development and implementation of program plans, individual support plans, group plans, unit plans, etc., including determining goals and reviewing proactive assessment plans and services. + B. I have professional experience developing and implementing program plans such as individual support plans, group plans, unit plans, etc., including determining goals and reviewing proactive assessment plans and services. + C. I have professional experience developing or implementing program plans such as individual support plans, group plans, unit plans, etc. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior. + E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The type(s) of plans you directed, developed, or implemented. + The actual duties you performed. + Your level of responsibility. 12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – EVALUATES PROGRAMS Evaluates ongoing unit programs by compiling, consolidating, and reviewing data; conducting inspections; evaluating treatment plans, teams, or support services; and preparing program efficiency reports in order to provide feedback regarding the status of activities and initiatives to supervisory staff and to determine new goals, projects, and program objectives to improve quality. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience evaluating programs for individuals including compiling, consolidating, and reviewing data; evaluating treatment plans, teams, or support services; and preparing program efficiency reports to improve quality. I had the final authority to determine new goals, projects, and objectives. + B. I have professional experience evaluating programs for individuals including compiling, consolidating, and reviewing data; evaluating treatment plans, teams, or support services; and preparing program efficiency reports to improve quality. I have made recommendations for improvement, but did not have the final authority to determine new goals, projects, and objectives. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The type(s) of programs that you evaluated. + The actual duties you performed. + Your level of responsibility. 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – ORGANIZES, MANAGES, AND DIRECTS STAFF Organizes, manages, and directs vocational, residential, therapeutic and/or other professional, technical, and/or subordinate staff, and interdisciplinary treatment teams in planning, developing, and implementing each individual's treatment program to ensure quality practices remain effective in achieving the resident's and organization's program support services, goals, objectives, and outcomes. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim. + A. I have professional experience as a manager organizing, managing, and directing staff and teams as stated above including managing and directing vocational, therapeutic, and/or other professional and technical staff to implement a facility/organization-wide program. + B. I have professional experience performing portions of this work behavior such as directing staff to implement a program for one building, a portion of a large facility, or one program area. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The type(s) of staff that you organized, managed, or directed. + The actual duties you performed. + Your level of responsibility. 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov