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

THE POSITION

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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.

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 :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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.

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.

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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.

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