Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Health Care Associate

Residential & Direct SupportUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USA$18 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities is required; experience working in mental health is preferred.
The ability to adapt to changes in workload, assignments, and schedule is required.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple priorities is required.
The ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols is required.
Customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills are required.
Basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook, is required.
A current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, at least two years of driving experience within the United States, and an acceptable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized support to people with health disabilities in an apartment setting through basic and interpersonal skill development and daily supervision; monitor safety, behavioral and medical health, and daily living needs.
Advocate for individuals and represent their needs and rights with outside social service agencies; support recovery by helping individuals develop hopeful, empowering, choice-driven relationships and environments and achieve life goals.
Work with individuals to gain and retain skills needed to live in their apartment and participate in the community, as identified in goal plans; assist in creating goal plans using action steps and recovery tools, and update plans as required.
Assist individuals in identifying, developing, and using natural supports through goal plans, action steps, and recovery tools; connect individuals with community resources and promote integration through direct skill building and community integration techniques.
Develop and implement activities, task-oriented groups, and trainings.
Assist with menu planning, food shopping and preparation according to special eating plans, household cleaning and care, laundry, personal hygiene, budgeting, and related daily living tasks.
Ensure living environments are clean and safe.
Safely escort individuals to appointments and community activities as needed.
Act as a healthcare advocate during medical and psychiatric appointments to ensure individuals' needs are met.
Perform basic healthcare functions, including obtaining vital signs, weights, and glucometer readings as directed.
Provide supportive counseling to individuals experiencing personal, behavioral, or social problems.
Collaborate professionally with staff to meet the needs of the individuals served.
Complete daily documentation of individuals' progress or skill deficits on required forms.
Follow medication administration protocols and complete documentation as outlined in Department of Human Services medication administration training.
Attend and participate in individual continuity-of-care meetings.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and crisis intervention as needed in accordance with agency-trained protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate degree is preferred.
Experience working in the field of mental health is preferred.

Overview

Payrate: $18.00/HR

Schedule: (PRN) Requires both weekdays & weekends. Available shifts are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

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

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides individualized support to those with health disabilities in an apartment setting by way of basic and interpersonal skill development and daily supervision while displaying respect and courtesy for others at all times; monitors individuals for safety, behavioral and medical health, and daily life needs; acts as an advocate and represents the individual's needs and rights with outside social service agencies; promotes recovery by supporting the individual in developing relationships and environments that provide hope, empowerment, choice and opportunities and helps them reach their potential and achieve life goals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with individuals to gain and retain skills needed to live in their apartment and as members of the community as identified in their goal plans Assist individuals in creating goal plans using action steps and recovery tools; update goal plans as required
Assist individuals in identifying, developing and utilizing natural supports through the use of goal plans, action steps and recovery tools Link individuals to community resources to promote community integration by way of direct skill building and community integration techniques
Develop and implement activities and specific task oriented groups and trainings Assist individuals with menu planning, food shopping and preparation following special eating plans as appropriate, household cleaning and care, laundry, personal hygiene, budgeting etc.
Ensure that living environments are clean and safe
Safely escort individuals to appointments and community activities as needed
Act as healthcare advocate during individual medical and psychiatric appointments to ensure that the individual's needs are met
Perform basis healthcare functions such as obtaining vital signs, weights and glucometer readings as directed
Provide supportive counseling for individuals experiencing personal, behavioral or social problems
Professionally collaborate with all staff members to meet the needs of the individuals being served
Complete daily documentation of individuals' progress or skill deficit on required forms
Follow all medication administration protocols and complete documentation as outlined in the Department of Human Services (DHS) medication administration training
Attend and participate in individual continuity of care meetings
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention as needed in accordance with agency-trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred
Experience working with individuals with disabilities required; experience working in the field of mental health preferred; demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in workload, assignments and schedule
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
Must be able to perform CPR, first aid and crisis intervention 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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About the Company

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware provides behavioral health services to people with mental illness and addictions to improve their quality of life. The organization runs programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) and serves more than 7,000 individuals using a person-centered approach, with services delivered in communities to support recovery. Compared with others, it distinguishes itself through its broad geographic reach and focus on individualized care that centers on the needs and goals of each person. The overarching goal is to help people find hope and achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lincoln, RI
Founded: Not listed

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