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

THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-16767-L0786. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 21, 2025 TO FEBRUARY 3, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a positive impact and are you passionate about helping others reach their full potential? Then this part-time position is a great opportunity for someone with your compassion, skills, and optimism! Join our team and support people who are seeking services to help them transition from a mental health hospitalization to thriving in an independent living status within our community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

With our team, you will assist those who are returning to the community after mental health hospitalization or preventing premature hospitalization. This work supports the consumer's efforts to reintegrate into or remain in their community, thus fostering their success in recovery and in building the confidence and self-reliance needed for full independent living.

This position supports each consumer's efforts consistent with their individual goals, plans, and objectives. You will train consumers in home safety protocols, share observations with your supervisor and team members as appropriate, and document your observations of consumers' behaviors and progress in a timely manner. You may also be expected to transport consumers in a county vehicle to appointments, when necessary.

This position requires close contact with our consumers in their 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 consumers reside, each in their own apartment. Apply to share your gifts an become an important part-time part of our mission today!

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Part-time employment, approximately 15-20 hours per week.
• Work hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Employee may have occasional overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training and often works irregular hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends may be required.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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