Psychiatric Aide Danville State Hospital (1St Shift, 2Nd Shift & 3Rd Shift)

The Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital provides dedicated, high-quality care to people that call Danville State Hospital home. We are seeking hardworking, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our consumers. Interested, apply today!

As a Psychiatric Aide, you will deliver direct consumer care using consumer-centered approaches and perform other related duties.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Work hours:
  • 1st shift (6:45 am to 3:15 pm), with 30-minute lunch;
  • 2nd shift (2:45 pm to 11:15 pm), with 30-minute lunch;
  • 3rd shift (11:00 pm to 7:00 am), with no lunch.
    • Rotating schedule, work weekends and holidays as assigned.
    • May change based on operational needs.
• Rotating schedule, work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Full-time employment.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• 1st shift (6:45 am to 3:15 pm), with 30-minute lunch;
• May change based on operational needs.
• FREE PARKING!
• 3rd shift (11:00 pm to 7:00 am), with no lunch.
  • Rotating schedule, work weekends and holidays as assigned.
  • May change based on operational needs.
• 2nd shift (2:45 pm to 11:15 pm), with 30-minute lunch;
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Overtime: As needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (commonwealth title); or
• Six months of experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals with mental health or physical illness or disabilities; or
• Certification as a Nurse Aide or Nursing Assistant through the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• 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.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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 [email protected].

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• You may be disqualified.
• 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 results will be provided via email.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.