Reference #: 5001013956406PRN Mental Health Shift Lead111 Elwyn Rd, Elwyn, Pennsylvania 19063
POSITION 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 DirectorProvide ad hoc supervision and programmatic decision makingPlan and implement community integration plans for consumersExercise sound judgment and good decision making appropriate to assignmentProvide all appropriate documentation set forth by DirectorInterface with families of residents other interested parties as neededEnsure a safe and clean living environment for residentsIntervene in crisis situations and facilitate as appropriateEnsure adequate staffingAttend appropriate in-service as directed by supervisorReport and provide feedback to Program Supervisors and Director regarding any issues affecting site operations, employee performance, individual care and programmingPerform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocolsPerform other duties as assigned and requiredIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Unit Director/Associate DirectorDIRECT REPORTS: None; oversight of direct care staff on assigned shiftsCONTACTS: Elwyn personnel, clientele, funding and regulatory agency personnel, family members and visitorsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Minimum two years of post-secondary educationTwo years of experience in the field of Intellectual DisabilitiesMust be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocolsMust have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, 3 years driving experience, and acceptable driving recordDemonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and OutlookDemonstrated ability to adapt to change in workloadGood organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to independently problem solve in a creative mannerDemonstrated good oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work within a team environmentDemonstrated ability to perform duties in an independent manner with little or no need to direct supervisionMust possess the ability to work in a variety of environments and settings with flexible hoursPHYSICAL 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 19063PRN/On-call/FlexNon-UnionBehavorial Health
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.