PRN Household Coordinator - Harrisburg, PA

PRN

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

• Generous Paid Time Off
  
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
  
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
  
• Flexible Schedules
  
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn is currently seeking a Household Coordinator who will be responsible for daily housekeeping, maintenance of the fire and safety documentation, building and vehicle maintenance and safety, and ordering supplies for community based homes. Responsible for providing supervision and programmatic decision making. To act as an advocate and represent resident's needs and rights with outside social service agencies, families, etc. Responsible to assist Program Specialists with supporting behavioral health consumers in all activities of daily living. Responsible for assisting with medications prescribed by physician. Responsible for following all doctor's orders regarding wound care, speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy or any other prescribed directive

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe and clean living environment for residents through daily housekeeping
• Provide daily cooking and menu planning according to the dietary needs of the residents
• Food shopping will be completed in accordance with the menus created
• Conduct fire drills and building inspections and provide the appropriate documentation for the same
• Review the household and vehicles for proper upkeep and complete, appropriate documentation
• Order supplies for the home as needed and anticipate in advance what will be needed
• Exercise sound judgement and good decision making appropriate to assignment
• Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by Director including monthly summaries, medication administration recording, building, fire, and vehicle maintenance
• Advocate for residents with outside agencies when needed, including, but not limited to Social Security, Department of Human Services, County Offices of Behavioral Health, and County Base Service Units
• Interface with families of residents and other interested parties to support the residents' needs and rights
• Plan and implement community integration plan for residents
• Administer medications to residents as directed by physician following successful completion of DHS approved Medication Administration Training and Certification
• Maintain communication with medical physician, psychiatrist, and pharmacist to best support each resident
• Maintain communication with appropriate ancillary service providers such as speech, physical and occupational therapists
• Assist Program Specialists with training consumers in all aspects of self-care in order to ensure the maximum level of independence for that individual. There areas include all aspects of personal hygiene, cooking, meal serving, laundry, and housekeeping.
• Assist Program Specialists with intervention in crisis situations
• Provide routine health care functions as directed such as obtaining and recording vital signs, weights, and glucometer readings
• Escort residents to and from appointments, as needed
• Attend scheduled staff/team meetings
• Attend appropriate in-services as directed by supervisor
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Observe and make written entries in the log book as directed
• Report all problems or concerns to supervisor or director
• Remain on duty until relieved
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalency required; Associates degree in Human Services preferred
• Must maintain DHS approved Medication Administration Training Certification (provided by Elwyn)
• One year experience in the behavioral health or forensic field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and Outlook
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, 3 years driving experience, and acceptable driving record