Day Program Direct Support Professional Job at Elwyn, Elwyn, PA

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  • Elwyn
  • Elwyn, PA

Job Description

Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

Shift Details

 

Mon-Fri 8a-4p

 

 

Pay Rate 

 

$16/hr

 

 

 

Elwyn seeks an Adult Day Instructor to provide supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to assigned individuals served within a specific program site regarding daily living activities, safety, community inclusion, and interaction with others.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintains all levels of supervision for assigned persons served at specific program site as determined by program management in accordance with needs of individual's support plan
  • Supervises, instructs, supports and provides guidance to assigned persons served in accordance with the individual's support plan, and working daily toward the designated outcomes, including but not limited to:
    • ethnic and cultural support
    • recreational/socialization activities
    • physical fitness
    • healthy living
    • self advocacy
    • independence and choice
    • cooking
    • housekeeping
    • money management
    • social awareness
    • interpersonal relationships
    • personal hygiene
  • Follows medical guidelines to administer medication as scheduled or as needed to persons served in strict accordance with each support plan and per medication administration protocols
  • Strictly follows physicians' orders for diet protocols and any other medical treatment orders applicable to day program services and ensures that other staff are aware of the orders
  • Coordinates transportation needs, as applicable, of assigned persons served in accordance with support plan and dependent upon specific site needs
  • Prepares for, and promptly responds to, emergency situations to ensure the safety and security of the program site and persons served at all times; e.g., provide CPR, first aid and crisis intervention as needed in accordance with agency trained protocols, conducts fire drills, emergency evacuations, etc.; Notifies proper authority in the event of an emergency
  • Completes paperwork and maintains all documentation as required and as determined by program management for the program site; e.g., attendance reports, daily goal reports, assessments, Medical Administration Records if applicable, behavioral data sheets, Incident Reports, etc.
  • Provides support to individuals while engaged in community activities which keep them safe, engaged and happy
  • Ensures program site operates in accordance with the organization's quality standards for safety, cleanliness, and comfort and state licensing and accreditation standards and ensures the routine maintenance and cleanliness of Elwyn vehicles used
  • Assists in the resolution of problematic situations that may occur for individuals supported; notifies program management of any unusual situations, emergency situations or any problems unable to be resolved
  • Maintains adequate levels of classroom supplies in a safe condition notifying supervisor when supplies need replenishing
  • Provides support for individuals while providing coverage for lunch and bus duty
  • Provides personal care to individuals as needed
  • Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process in support of the support plan; reports issues in the event plan is problematic
  • Reports all incidents as required by regulation of Mandated reporters
  • Promptly reports any infraction of Elwyn policies to program management
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • One (1) year experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
  • Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally
  • Ability to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, medication administration and crisis intervention techniques according to agency trained protocols
  • 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. 2025-3861 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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