Household Coordinator 7a-3p Friendship - Media, PA

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BackHousehold Coordinator 7a-3p Friendship#ELW-20471 | Posted 03/12/2025

Media, Pennsylvania

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| Media, Pennsylvania

Apply for this job now! ApplyJob DescriptionSince 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.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

Generous Paid Time OffComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit PackagesEarned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job TrainingTuition ReimbursementCareer Advancement Opportunities and GrowthFlexible SchedulesRetirement 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 read ngs

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 preferredMust maintain DHS approved Medication Administration Training Certification (provided by Elwyn)One year experience in the behavioral health or forensic field preferredDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamMust be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and OutlookMust have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, 3 years driving experience, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.Job DetailsJob TitleHousehold Coordinator 7a-3p FriendshipAlternate Locations

64 E. Old Baltimore Pike, Media, Pennsylvania 19063Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-timeElwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.