Residential Program Worker (P/T) – Wayne County BH/ID Position Available In Wayne, Pennsylvania

Residential Program Worker (P/T) – Wayne County

BH/ID 3.4 3.4

out of 5 stars 648 West Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Residential Program Worker, you will help people return to the community after mental health hospitalization and prevent premature hospitalization. This work supports each 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 an Individual Service Plan (ISP) to implement their goals, plans, and objectives. Responsibilities will include training each person in home safety protocols, sharing observations with your supervisor and multidisciplinary team as appropriate, and documenting or charting 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 may be necessary. This position requires close contact with the consumer in their 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 consumers reside, each in their own apartment. If you are passionate about helping others reach their full potential, we look forward to meeting you!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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 be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require adrug 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.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.60 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Every weekend

Holidays Work Location:

In person