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

Are you looking for a career where you can make an impact? This part-time position is a great opportunity for someone who is compassionate, skilled, and an optimist. Join our team at Wayne County MH/ID and support those who are seeking services to help them transition from a mental health hospitalization to a thriving independent living status within the community. If you are passionate about helping others reach their full potential, we look forward to meeting you!

A Residential Program Worker assists those who are returning to the community after mental health hospitalization as well as preventing 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.

This important role supports the consumer's efforts consistent with the Individual Service Plan (ISP) in implementing goals, plans and objectives. You will train the consumer in home safety protocols, share observations with supervisor and MDT members as appropriate, and document or chart observations, behaviors, and consumers progress in a timely manner. Transporting consumers in a county vehicle to appointments may be necessary. This position requires close contact with the consumer in his or her home environment. In this capacity, you 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:

• Part-time county position, approximately 15-20 hours per week.
• Often, irregular hours, including: evenings, holidays and weekends may be required.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

• 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.