Residential Program Trainee (Local Government) - Part-time - Bedford County MH/ID
About The Position
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. 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
Requirements
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in a residential setting with self-care skills, activities, safety practices, and socialization skills
- Assist in developing individual service plans in a residential setting
- Participate in the planning and implementation of educational and recreational activities
- Assist individuals to learn self-care skills through teaching and role modeling skills
- Assist individuals in developing skills towards living independently in the community
- Provide 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
