Residential Program Trainee LG-CMSU County MH

The Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union County MH/ is seeking Residential Program Trainees who are ready to learn and help others succeed. This role allows you to help people move toward independent living while learning important human services skills. You will also have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values growth and compassion. This is a rewarding role that helps individuals progress toward independence!

This position provides training and direct experience in helping individuals develop skills for independent living and community participation. You will work in a structured setting that supports learning and client progress. As a Residential Program Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Skill Development: Support clients in learning daily living skills such as cooking, hygiene, medication awareness, and housekeeping
• Service Planning: Assist with creating and carrying out individual service plans that guide client growth
• Activity Support: Help lead supervised recreational and social activities that build confidence and engagement
• Resource Guidance: Teach clients about available community resources and how to use them effectively
• Social Learning: Assist clients in building social skills that improve communication and independence

• This is a full‑time, third shift position (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM) at a 24-hour, 7 days per week Residential Facility for individuals with Behavioral Health and co‑occurring disorders. Work schedule consists of 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week.
• 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.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Pennsylvania law 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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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.

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