| Location | Selinsgrove, PA |
| Salary | $78,925–$119,844 Per Year |
Residential Services Unit Manager (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts) - Selinsgrove Center
Salary
$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
Location
Snyder County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-56819-30211
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Sel Ctr
Opening Date
08/27/2026
Closing Date
9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
30211
Position Number
00097012
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
N3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00213300
Bureau / Division
Selinsgrove Center
Worksite Address
1000 Route 522
City
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17870
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you inspired to guide a team that supports individuals in a caring residential setting? The Residential Services Unit Manager at the Department of Human Services plays a vital role in leading staff and ensuring meaningful habilitation services at Selinsgrove Center. This position offers the chance to shape a supportive community where each person receives quality care. Join a team that values leadership, compassion, and teamwork.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on planning, directing, and coordinating the full range of habilitation services for individuals in assigned residential communities. It brings together staff from multiple disciplines to ensure safe operations, strong programming, and consistent support. As a Residential Services Unit Manager, you will perform the following duties:
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
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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.*
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.
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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?
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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 experience must also 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.
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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?
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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 experience must also 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.
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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 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 https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.
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.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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. You must complete the application and answer 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 question 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 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 our FAQ page.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISION
Performs the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, observing staff, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work performance, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave. Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROGRAM PLAN AND DELIVERY COMPLIANCE Reviews program plans including individual support plans, group plans, and unit plans for developmentally disabled residents to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Monitors delivery of services by direct observation at service delivery locations and completes chart reviews to ensure that services are regulatory compliant and quality services are provided to developmentally disabled residents to meet individual needs. Definition: An Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) is defined as a lifelong physical or mental impairment that begins before age 22 and causes substantial functional limitations in major life activities, creating a lifelong need for specialized services. 1. Key Components of the Definition To qualify for IDD services under the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services an individual must meet several specific criteria: • Onset: The disability must manifest before the individual turns 22 years old. • Intellectual Functioning: For an intellectual disability, an individuals full-scale IQ must be at least two standard deviations below the mean (typically = 70). • Adaptive Behavior: There must be significant, measured limitations in everyday skills, such as self-care, communication, learning, and self-direction. o Functional Limitations: The condition must result in substantial functional limitations requiring active treatment in at least three major life activities (e.g., mobility, capacity for independent living, or economic self-sufficiency). Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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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.
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Develops and implements residential program facility policies and procedures based on objectives and according to standards and contractual rights. Definition: A residential program is a live-in facility where individuals reside full-time. It provides 24-hour supervision, daily structure, daily living skill development training, mental/physical health care and support for those who need more intensive care than standard outpatient services can offer. Examples of non-state operated residential programs include private ICF/ID programs and Chapter 6400 Community Group Homes. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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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.
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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.
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Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address 613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website http://www.employment.pa.gov