Household Coordinator

Elwyn•Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

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.

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 possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

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