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

About the role

This position assists people who are returning to the community after mental health hospitalization and those who are staying in our residential facility to prevent premature hospitalization. Work supports seriously mentally ill (SMI) consumers' 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.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and trust with consumers; work in close contact with consumers in their home environment, an apartment within our residential facility
• Supports consumers’ efforts consistent with their Individual Service Plan (ISP) in implementing goals, plans, and objectives
• Teach skills such as budgeting, nutrition, hygiene, laundry, home care, and home safety protocols
• Document observations of consumer behaviors and progress in a timely manner and share observations with treatment team members, as appropriate
• Help arrange for transportation or transport consumer to appointments in a county vehicle when necessary

Requirements

• 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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• Exam 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).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Schedule

Part-time employment, approximately 15-20 hours per week. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with 30-minute lunch. Work days are typically Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 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.