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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Residential Program Worker (Local Government) (Part Time) - Wayne Co MH/ID in Pennsylvania
Residential Program Worker (Local Government) (Part Time) - Wayne Co MH/ID
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Residential Program Worker (Local Government) (Part Time) - Wayne Co MH/ID
Salary
$14.31 Hourly
Location
Wayne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Part-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-87096-L0786
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Wayne Co Mh/Id
Opening Date
06/21/2024
Closing Date
7/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0786
Position Number
80010834
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88213464
Bureau / Division
HS Wayne County Mh/Id
Worksite Address
648 West Park Street
City
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18431
Contact Name
Paula Wehrmann
Contact Phone
570.253.4262
Contact Email
pwehrmann@waynecountypa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a career where you can make an impact and are passionate about helping others reach their full potential? Then this part-time position is a great opportunity, and is for someone that is compassionate, skilled and an optimist. Join our team and support those who are seeking services to help them transition from a mental health hospitalization to a thriving independent living status within their community.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Residential Program Worker assists those who are returning to the community after mental health hospitalization and/or preventing premature hospitalization. This work supports the consumer's efforts to reintegrate into or remain in his/her community, thus fostering his/her success in recovery and in building the confidence and self-reliance needed for full independent living in the community.
This position supports the consumer's efforts consistent with his/her Individual Service Plan (ISP) in implementing goals, plans and objectives. Responsibilities include training consumer in home safety protocols, sharing observations with Supervisor and MDT members as appropriate, documenting and/or charting observations, behaviors, and consumers progress in a timely manner. You may transport consumer when necessary in a county vehicle to appointments.
This position requires close contact with the consumer in his/her 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 (SMI) consumers reside, each in their own apartment.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Part-time employment. Approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, with 30-minute lunch.
Employee may have occasional overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training. Often, 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:
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 (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.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
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.
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 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.
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.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Residential Program Trainee for six months or more full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience in a human services agency working with mentally disabled individuals, the elderly, or children and youth providing direct service or direct care do you possess?
1 year or more
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much college coursework have you completed which includes courses appropriate to the human services field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you are claiming credits/degree based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Associate's Degree or higher
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
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 eligibility for the position or to determine 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 "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" 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) .
Yes
07
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
08
List below where you obtained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES
Instructs individuals to help them become more independent in their daily living such as: menu planning, meal preparation, laundry, house cleaning, shopping, etc.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each of the daily living activities 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
10
List below where you obtained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
11
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
12
List below where you obtained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
13
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 driver, 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.)
Use of public transportation such as use of bus schedules, how to call and give directions to taxi drivers and pay fares
I did not perform any of these activities
14
List below where you obtained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - GUIDES INDIVIDUALS IN PROBLEM SOLVING
Guides individuals to help them deal effectively with social and personal problems, to accept disappointments and to 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 team work
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
16
List below where you obtained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
17
WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Instructs individuals in managing their money to become independent. This includes: the value of money, planning and monitoring budgets, using a checkbook, using automatic teller machines (ATMs), etc.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each of the following activities in which you have instructed any individuals. Select all that apply.
Value of money – coins and currency
Planning and monitoring individual and household budgets
Use of checking and savings accounts (writing checks, making deposits, recording and balancing check books, etc.)
Use of bank facilities and services (loans, automatic teller machines (ATMs), credit cards, etc.)
Tipping and making change
I did not perform any of these activities
18
List below where you obtained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov