Residential Program Trainee; Local Government Part-Time - Bedford County MH

Overview

Bedford-Somerset DBHS provides residential behavioral health services. This part‑time Residential Program Trainee supports individuals in a living environment to build daily living skills, independence, and safety.

• Teach daily living skills such as hygiene, nutrition, safety practices, and routine tasks.
• Assist with problem solving, communication, and other life skills for community integration.
• Support direct care tasks including cooking, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other home activities.
• Provide community assistance: transportation, family interactions, medication administration, and money management.
• Maintain accurate documentation, complete required reports, and share updates during team meetings.
• Follow safety protocols, participate in drills, and help maintain a safe living environment.

• Part‑time, 0 to 28 hours per week, as needed.
• Shift work including weekends and holidays.
• Occasional overtime may be required for projects or emergencies.
• Telework is not available for this position.

• Meeting Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Background investigation clearance.

• Compliance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act, including satisfactory criminal history reports, PA State Police clearance, and FBI clearance.
• Compliance with the Child Protective Services Law, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103).

• TRS service number 711 available for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities.

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.