Elwyn
Location
Middletown Township, Pennsylvania
The Household Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean living environment for residents, including daily housekeeping and cooking. They also advocate for residents' needs and rights, assist with medications, and support behavioral health consumers in daily living activities.
A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree in Human Services preferred. Candidates should have experience in the behavioral health field and must maintain Medication Administration Training Certification.
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/Milieu counselor 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/ Milieu counselors 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 Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and Outlook Must possess a current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record, which will be assessed through a review of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record, in accordance with Elwyn’s Vehicle Operation and Driver’s Code Policy 905. For individuals licensed for more than two (2) years, the driving record will be reviewed for acceptability based on the past three (3) years. Additionally, employees required to drive as part of their job may need to successfully complete and pass an Elwyn Road Test before being authorized to drive. #GER
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