Reference #: 5000989040710Adult Day InstructorThroughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
American Sign Language experience needed.Shift DetailsM-F 8am-4pm$2500 Sign on Bonus for New hiresPOSITION SUMMARY: The Adult Day Instructor provides 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.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains 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 planSupervises, 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 supportrecreational/socialization activitiesphysical fitnesshealthy livingself advocacyindependence and choicecookinghousekeepingmoney managementsocial awarenessinterpersonal relationshipspersonal hygieneFollows medical guidelines to administer medication as scheduled or as needed to persons served in strict accordance with each support plan and per medication administration protocolsStrictly 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 ordersCoordinates transportation needs, as applicable, of assigned persons served in accordance with support plan and dependent upon specific site needsPrepares 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 emergencyCompletes 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 happyEnsures 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 usedAssists 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 resolvedMaintains adequate levels of classroom supplies in a safe condition notifying supervisor when supplies need replenishingProvides support for individuals while providing coverage for lunch and bus dutyProvides personal care to individuals as neededParticipates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process in support of the support plan; reports issues in the event plan is problematicReports all incidents as required by regulation of Mandated reportersPromptly reports any infraction of Elwyn policies to program managementPerforms other duties as assignedIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program SupervisorDIRECT REPORTS: NoneCONTACTS: Funding agencies, monitoring agencies, consumers, families, providers, representatives for community resource agencies, medical professionals, Elwyn employees.EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or equivalentOne (1) year experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilitiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independ ntly solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervisionAbility to effectively communicate both in writing and verballyAbility to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, medication administration and crisis intervention techniques according to agency trained protocolsCurrent, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years of driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record; otherwise qualified candidate may be considered for non-driving position with less than three years of driving experience in the United States to be converted to a driving position upon completion of said three yearsPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.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 contractElwyn 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.ELW - 16281
Throughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104Positions available throughout, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19063Full-timeUnionAmerican Sign Language, Direct Care, Autism, Non-Profit
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
We 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.