Life Skills Associate

Elwyn • Thornbury, PA

381d • $16

About The Position

Elwyn is currently seeking Life Skills Associates (LSA's) to provide supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to assigned individuals served within a specific program site regarding daily living activities, safety, vocational activities, and interaction with others. 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. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally
• Ability to independently problem-solve
• Ability to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention techniques according to agency trained protocols
• Current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years of driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Maintains all levels of supervision for assigned persons served at specific program site as determined by program management in accordance with needs of individual resident's support plan
• Supervises, instructs, supports and provides guidance to assigned persons served in accordance with the individual's support plan
• Follows medical guidelines to administer medication as scheduled or as needed to persons served in strict accordance with each support plan
• Strictly follows physicians' orders for continued care, and follows program protocols to update necessary medical records
• Coordinates transportation needs, as applicable, of assigned persons served in accordance with support plan
• Prepares for, and promptly responds to, emergency situations to ensure the safety and security of the program site and persons served at all times
• Completes paperwork and maintains all documentation as required and as determined by program management for the program site
• Ensures program site operates in accordance with the organization's quality standards for safety, cleanliness, and comfort and state licensing and accreditation standards
• Remains on shift until incoming staff has clocked in to maintain required staff to resident ratios
• Assists in the resolution of problematic situations that may occur for persons served
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process in support of the support plan
• Reports all incidents as required by regulation of Mandated reporters
• Promptly reports any infraction of Elwyn policies to program management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees