Residential Program Worker (Local Government) - Wayne County MH/ID
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-55050-L0786
Department: Local Government
Division: HS Wayne Co Mh/Id
Job classification: Residential Program Worker (Local Government)
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Social Services, Safety, Rehabilitation Services
Summary
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-55050-L0786) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 28, 2026 TO AUGUST 10, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Located in beautiful Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities agency is looking for a part time Residential Program Worker. This career is where you can make an impact. Are passionate about helping others reach their full potential?
Examples of duties
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. As a part-time Residential Program Worker, you will perform the following duties:
- Direct Support: Build rapport and trust with consumers; work in close contact with consumers in their home environment, an apartment within our residential facility
- Goal Alignment: Supports consumers’ efforts consistent with their Individual Service Plan (ISP) in implementing goals, plans, and objectives
- Skill Training: Teach skills such as budgeting, nutrition, hygiene, laundry, home care, and home safety protocols
- Progress Monitoring: Documents observations of consumer behaviors and progress in a timely manner and share observations with treatment team members, as appropriate
- Other Assistance: Help arrange for transportation or transport consumer to appointments in a county vehicle when necessary
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
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 individuals with intellectual disabilities, 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- 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
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