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

Are you driven by a desire to empower others to achieve their fullest potential? We are looking for a compassionate Residential Program Worker to join our professional team, dedicated to assisting individuals as they transition from mental health hospitalization to independent living within their communities. Your empathy and insight will be vital in creating a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment where individuals feel respected and empowered. We encourage you to consider this rewarding opportunity!

In this role, you will provide support to individuals transitioning back into the community following mental health hospitalization, as well as those at risk of premature hospitalization. Your efforts will aid consumers in their reintegration and help them maintain their place within the community, ultimately enhancing their recovery journey and fostering the self-confidence and independence necessary for successful living.

You will work in alignment 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

Your exceptional communication skills will be vital as you engage with consumers in their home environments, ensuring 24-hour support in a small facility catering to a limited number of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).

• This is part-time employment, 15 - 20 hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Irregular hours may be necessary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Employee may have occasional overnight travel 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.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.

• 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.