Residential Program Worker (Local Government) - Wayne County MH/ID - Part-Time

Are you looking for a career where you can make a positive impact on the community? Wayne County MH/ID is on the lookout for a caring Residential Program Worker to join the team. In this part-time role, you will have the opportunity to support individuals seeking services as they transition from a mental health hospitalization to a thriving independent living status within the community. If you are passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We encourage you to apply today!

In this important role, you will assist those who are returning to the community after mental health hospitalization or prevent others at risk of premature hospitalization. This work supports the consumer's efforts to reintegrate into or remain in the community, thus fostering success in recovery and in building the confidence and self-reliance needed for full independent living in the community.

You will work in accordance with each consumer's Individual Service Plan (ISP) to implement specific goals and objectives, while also training them in home safety protocols. It will be essential to document observations, behaviors, and progress in a timely manner and to communicate relevant information with your supervisor and multidisciplinary team members. Additionally, you may be required to transport consumers to appointments using a county vehicle when necessary.

This position requires close contact with the consumer in the home environment. Workers in this capacity will work on shifts to assure 24-hour availability in a small facility in which a limited number of seriously mentally ill (SMI) consumers reside, each in their own apartment.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is part-time employment, 15-20 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Often, irregular hours, including: evenings, holidays and weekends may be required
• Employee may have occasional overnight or out of county travel for meetings or training.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a Residential Program Trainee; or
• One year of experience in a Human Services Agency working with the mentally disabled, the elderly, or children and youth; or
• Two years of college which includes courses appropriate to the Human Services field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.