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Residential Program Trainee (Local Government) (Part-Time) - Bedford County MH/ID

Salary

$13.26 Hourly

Location

Bedford County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-26158-L0785

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0785

Position Number

80003506

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213456

Bureau / Division

Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services

Worksite Address

1205 Shed Road

City

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15522

Contact Name

Jen Georg

Contact Phone

814.443.4891

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), our vision is for every person and family that we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at http://www.dbhs.co

This opportunity is for a part-time/as needed Residential Program Trainee to assist individuals in a residential setting with self-care skills, activities, safety practices, and socialization skills towards living full and independent lives in the community. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position serves as a part-time/as needed Residential Program Trainee in the Community Residential Rehabilitation Services (CRRS) Program. The CRRS is a residential setting in the community for consumers with chronic psychiatric disabilities. This position assists in developing individual service plans in a residential setting. Participate in the planning and implementation of educational and recreational activities in accordance with the individual's plan. Assist individuals to learn self-care skills through teaching and role modeling skills based on their individual needs and may include personal hygiene, nutrition, daily living skills, and safety practices. Assist individuals in developing skills towards living independently in the community such as problem solving, effective listening, conversational skills, interpersonal skills, good manners, and outcome actions planning. Recreational and in-home activities may include exercising, socialization activities, organized team building activities, etc. Provides direct care by assisting individuals with nutrition cooking, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, and personal hygiene skills. Assist residents in community services, family interactions, telephone use, generic services, and public transportation. Assist and instruct residents with medication and money management. Participate in medication trainings and updates. May educate/assist individuals with scheduling medical appointments. Participates in gathering data for assessment of individuals strengths and needs and provides feedback to the CRRS service team. Participates in the intra-disciplinary team meetings to report on residents' progress in meeting services goals and objectives. Maintain CRRS files and assist with monthly reports as directed by the Program Supervisor. Complete required individual program plans, assessments, progress records and medication documentation. Assist in maintaining compliance with the CRRS 5310 Regulations.

Additional essential duties:

+ Assist in the general upkeep of the CRRS house and property

+ Adhere to fire and safety rules and regulations

+ Participate in monthly fire drills and make rapid decisions regarding immediate actions to be taken to ensure an individual's safety

+ Escort individuals safely to daytime and nighttime programming

+ Assist in the training process of new employees under the direction of the Program Supervisor

+ Attend trainings in the areas of medication, fire safety, first aid, CPR and orientation and any other designated mandatory training or meeting to assure compliance with the Residential Regulations and Program Requirements

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Part-time employment as needed, 0-28 hours per week

+ Shift work including weekends and holidays

+ On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.

+ 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

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation.

+ This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

+ Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

+ 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 willnotbe 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 [email protected] .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which option most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work section of the application where you gained this experience/training.The option you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN BASIC SELF-CARE SKILLS

Instructs individuals in basic self-care skills such as: personal hygiene, dressing, table manners, bathing, first aid, etc.

Work Activities

Select the box(es) for each basic self-care skill(s) in which you have instructed ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

+ Personal hygiene (brushing teeth, nail care, shaving, toileting, etc.)

+ Dressing (choosing appropriate clothing based upon the season and occasion)

+ Table manners (proper use of utensils and passing plates of food)

+ Bathing and hair care including the importance of regular care

+ First Aid (treating minor cuts and scrapes, burns, insect bites and use of over-the-counter medication)

+ I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES

Instructs individuals in order to help them become more independent in their daily living activities such as: menu planning, meal preparation, laundry, house cleaning, shopping, etc.

Work Activities

Select the box(es) for each basic self-care skill(s) in which you have instructed and/or mentored ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

+ Menu planning and nutrition

+ Meal preparation, including use of appliances, cooking utensils, pans, etc.

+ Laundry and clothing care (folding, sewing, washing and drying)

+ House cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.)

+ Shopping, including clothes, personal items and groceries

+ I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COORDINATES SOCIALIZATION AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Coordinates socialization and recreational activities for individuals to help them become involved and integrated into the community. This includes coordinating, scheduling, coaching, organizing, planning, chaperoning, and/or mentoring activities such as: fitness programs, sports, camping, trips to museums, films, restaurants, hobbies, arts and crafts, family visits, etc.

Work Activities

Select the box(es) for each of the following activities you have coordinated. Select all that apply.

+ Recreational opportunities (sports, fitness programs, camping, picnics, fishing trips, etc.)

+ Cultural events (trips to museums, plays, concerts, films, etc.)

+ Personal interests (hobbies, arts and crafts, clubs, volunteer work, etc.)

+ Family visits

+ Restaurant dining and appropriate behavior for dining out (ordering meals, tipping, paying the bill, etc.)

+ I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN SAFETY SKILLS

Instructs individuals to provide a safe and secure home and become a productive member of the community. This includes teaching safety and community awareness skills such as: household maintenance, removing trash, changing light bulbs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, understanding fire safety, recognizing hazards, following evacuation plans, becoming oriented with public transportation, using traffic crossing lights, giving directions to taxi drivers, paying fares, etc.

Work Activities

Select the box(es) for each personal home and community safety skill(s) in which you have instructed ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

+ Household maintenance (changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, removing trash, etc.)

+ Outdoor care (shoveling snow, mowing and weeding yard, raking leaves, etc.)

+ Fire safety and accident prevention (removing hazards, being aware of fire causes and protecting others from injury)

+ Orientation to getting around the community (crossing streets, using traffic crossing lights, locating public buildings, department stores, city and municipal agencies, etc.)

+ Orientation to public transportation (using bus schedules, calling and giving directions to taxi drivers, paying fares, etc.)

+ I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – GUIDES INDIVIDUALS IN PROBLEM SOLVING

Guides individuals to help them deal effectively with social and personal problems, accept disappointments, and deal with unfriendly people using life sharing experiences.

Work Activities

Select the box(es) for each of the following activities in which you have guided ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

+ Group and/or teamwork

+ Communication with others

+ Accepting disappointment and adapting to change

+ Using social skills and dealing with different types of people including those who are unfriendly

+ Contributing to the community in productive ways, i.e., volunteering, fundraising for charities, participating in community events, etc.

+ I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov