Reference #: 5001013956406
PRN Mental Health Shift LeadPOSITION SUMMARY: The primary functions are to coordinate all aspects of the residence and ensure that client needs are met by actively assigning and overseeing residential living staff in their completion of duties and established unit routines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure adherence of staff to agency policy and procedures, union guidelines, and to standards, procedures and schedules established by the Program Supervisor and/or Unit Director
Provide ad hoc supervision and programmatic decision making
Plan and implement community integration plans for consumers
Exercise sound judgment and good decision making appropriate to assignment
Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by Director
Interface with families of residents other interested parties as needed
Ensure a safe and clean living environment for residents
Intervene in crisis situations and facilitate as appropriate
Ensure adequate staffing
Attend appropriate in-service as directed by supervisor
Report and provide feedback to Program Supervisors and Director regarding any issues affecting site operations, employee performance, individual care and programming
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned and required
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Unit Director/Associate Director
DIRECT REPORTS: None; oversight of direct care staff on assigned shifts
CONTACTS: Elwyn personnel, clientele, funding and regulatory agency personnel, family members and visitors
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum two years of post-secondary education
Two years of experience in the field of Intellectual Disabilities
Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, 3 years driving experience, and acceptable driving record
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in workload
Good organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve in a creative manner
Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
Demonstrated ability to perform duties in an independent manner with little or no need to direct supervision
Must possess the ability to work in a variety of environments and settings with flexible hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: May be assigned or reassigned to any building location as the need arises and as directed by the immediate or on-call supervisor. See Physical Demands Checklist.
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.
111 Elwyn Rd, Elwyn, Pennsylvania 19063
PRN/On-call/FlexElwyn 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.