Residential Program Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $14.68 Hourly
Location : Columbia County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Part-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-57516-L0785
Department: Local Government
Division: HS Colmba-Mntour-Snydr-Un Co M
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0785
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code: 88213447
Bureau / Division: Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union County MH/ID Unit
Worksite Address: 460 West Main Street
City: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17815
Contact Name: Joshua Wueschinski
Contact Phone: 570.275.5422
Contact Email: jwueschinski@cmsu.org
THE POSITION
We are looking for a motivated and dependable person to help individuals with behavioral health issues achieve what is necessary to live independently and be part of the community. The part-time Residential Program Trainee at CMSU MH/ID Unit offers a chance to make a real impact every day. This role gives you the opportunity to assist in developing and implementing individual service plans, counsel clients to effectively process daily stressors, responsibilities, and personal values. You will join a team that values compassion, patience, and growth. If you want meaningful work that helps people move toward independence, this position is a great fit!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on supporting program clients as they learn important daily living skills and participate in supervised activities. As a Part-time Residential Program Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Skill Development: Assist clients as they learn cooking, nutrition, hygiene, medication management, money management, and housekeeping
• Service Planning: Help create and carry out individual service plans that support client learning goals
• Activity Support: Participate in recreational and social activities under close supervision, providing transportation as required
• Resource Instruction: Teach clients about the availability and use of community resources and facilities
• Social Growth: Support clients as they build stronger social skills

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment at a 24-hour -7 Day/week Residential Facility for individuals with Behavioral Health and co-occurring disorders.
• Work hours will vary.
• 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.

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 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.
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.
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 may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which option most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work section of the application where you gained this experience/training. The option you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN BASIC SELF-CARE SKILLS
Instructs individuals in basic self-care skills such as: personal hygiene, dressing, table manners, bathing, first aid, etc.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each basic self-care skill(s) in which you have instructed ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

• Personal hygiene (brushing teeth, nail care, shaving, toileting, etc.)
• Dressing (choosing appropriate clothing based upon the season and occasion)
• Table manners (proper use of utensils and passing plates of food)
• Bathing and hair care including the importance of regular care
• First Aid (treating minor cuts and scrapes, burns, insect bites and use of over-the-counter medication)
• I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES
Instructs individuals in order to help them become more independent in their daily living activities such as: menu planning, meal preparation, laundry, house cleaning, shopping, etc.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each basic self-care skill(s) in which you have instructed and/or mentored ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

• Menu planning and nutrition
• Meal preparation, including use of appliances, cooking utensils, pans, etc.
• Laundry and clothing care (folding, sewing, washing and drying)
• House cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.)
• Shopping, including clothes, personal items and groceries
• I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COORDINATES SOCIALIZATION AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Coordinates socialization and recreational activities for individuals to help them become involved and integrated into the community. This includes coordinating, scheduling, coaching, organizing, planning, chaperoning, and/or mentoring activities such as: fitness programs, sports, camping, trips to museums, films, restaurants, hobbies, arts and crafts, family visits, etc.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each of the following activities you have coordinated. Select all that apply.

• Recreational opportunities (sports, fitness programs, camping, picnics, fishing trips, etc.)
• Cultural events (trips to museums, plays, concerts, films, etc.)
• Personal interests (hobbies, arts and crafts, clubs, volunteer work, etc.)
• Family visits
• Restaurant dining and appropriate behavior for dining out (ordering meals, tipping, paying the bill, etc.)
• I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - INSTRUCTS INDIVIDUALS IN SAFETY SKILLS
Instructs individuals to provide a safe and secure home and become a productive member of the community. This includes teaching safety and community awareness skills such as: household maintenance, removing trash, changing light bulbs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, understanding fire safety, recognizing hazards, following evacuation plans, becoming oriented with public transportation, using traffic crossing lights, giving directions to taxi drivers, paying fares, etc.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each personal home and community safety skill(s) in which you have instructed ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

• Household maintenance (changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, removing trash, etc.)
• Outdoor care (shoveling snow, mowing and weeding yard, raking leaves, etc.)
• Fire safety and accident prevention (removing hazards, being aware of fire causes and protecting others from injury)
• Orientation to getting around the community (crossing streets, using traffic crossing lights, locating public buildings, department stores, city and municipal agencies, etc.)
• Orientation to public transportation (using bus schedules, calling and giving directions to taxi drivers, paying fares, etc.)
• I did not perform any of these activities

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List below where you obtained this experience.If you indicated you did not perform any of the work activities, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - GUIDES INDIVIDUALS IN PROBLEM SOLVING
Guides individuals to help them deal effectively with social and personal problems, accept disappointments, and deal with unfriendly people using life sharing experiences.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each of the following activities in which you have guided ANY individuals. Select all that apply.

• Group and/or teamwork
• Communication