Residential Program Trainee - Local Government - Bedford County

Reference #: 5245693

Salary

$13.26 Hourly

Location

Bedford County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-43594-L0785

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

4/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0785

Position Number

80003510

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213456

Bureau / Division

Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services

Worksite Address

1205 Shed Road

City

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15522

Contact Name

Jen Georg

Contact Phone

814.443.4891

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-43594-L0785. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2026 TO MARCH 12, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services, our vision is for every person and family that we serve to have a network of friends, family, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at

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. Apply today!

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. This role assists individuals with learning self-care skills through teaching and role modeling based on their individual needs which may include personal hygiene, nutrition, daily living skills, and safety practices. You will help 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. This position provides direct care to individuals through nutritious cooking, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, and personal hygiene. You will assist residents in community services, family interactions, telephone use, generic services, and public transportation. This role at times provides help with residents' medication and money management. Additional duties involve:

Participate 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 the general upkeep of the CRRS house and property to including the building, physical plant and grounds, fire protection and safety, living quarters, furnishings and equipment, housekeeping and maintenance Escort individuals safely to daytime/ and nighttime programmingYou will be required to 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:

Part-time employment as needed, 0-28 hours per week. Shift work including weekends and holidays. On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event ofan emergency. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: No previous experience and training required.

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. 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.

How to Apply:

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 the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) 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 and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you