Lead Technician Deerfield 3pm-11pm

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures the operations of the shift through delegation of key responsibilities on assigned shift such as:
  
  • Conducting activities and functions for all individuals in the home while incorporating community integration
  • Cleaning responsibilities to maintain a safe, clean and healthy home, including but not limited to cleaning of individual bedrooms, common areas in the home and outside of the homes and inside of vehicles
  • Assisting, teaching, and supporting individuals in the independent management of his/her personal hygiene that may include baths, showers, oral hygiene, personal care, nail, and hair grooming
  • Transporting individuals based on needs to medical appointments, community outings etc.
  • Administering and inventorying medications following all established company policies and procedures
  • Shopping for groceries including preparation of a list based on house menu, ensuring a shift and designated staff is prepared and assigned to go grocery shopping and coordinating with the Operations Manager for the retrieval of funds for shopping
  • Maintaining and organizing files and purging records as required
• Leads and observes fellow staff in implementation of clinical interventions and strategies such as:
  
  • Implementing the behavior support plan by following the specific behavior strategies and actions outlined and trained by the behavioral analyst
  • Assisting, teaching, and supporting individuals in independent management of funds including money recognition, short-term and long-term budgeting, banking, and bill paying
  • Assisting, teaching, and supporting individuals in building independent living skills, such as meal preparation steps and skills, laundry steps and skills, etc.
• Serves as a role model in participating and promoting a home-like atmosphere by ensuring the tidiness of the individuals home and creating and maintaining a home environment while discouraging use of the home by staff as a work place
  
  • Assists the individual to live in a humane, caring environment while promoting quality of life by encouraging independence, aiding in skill building, and integrating within the community toward self-sufficiency and self-determination
• Oversees each individual's health, safety, and well-being through tasking including but not limited to providing appropriate levels of support for daily living task, responding in emergency medical and behavior situations and providing individuals needed supports for ongoing task
• Oversees the implementation of the individual service plan through activities including but not limited to monitor individuals in the home and community to ensure that appropriate levels of supervision are followed
• For each assigned individual, completes required documentation, including goal training, behavior management, client notes, medication and ensures other staff are aware of their assigned individual for the shift and completes required tasks as well
• Maintains confidentiality at all times of any sensitive or personal information regarding individuals, employees or Elwyn New Jersey
• Attends at least eight (8) staff meetings per year
• As needed, remains on duty to ensure the care and safety of individuals until relieved by replacement staff
• In conjunction with the Operations Manager:
  
  • Actively participates in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) processes and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) processes including collecting information, completing assessments, determining baseline data for training purposes, and developing goals and objectives based upon the assessments and modifications to the ISP and Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
  • Verifies incoming medications, medication changes, and monthly reordering sheets, and immediately reports discrepancies
• Arranges coverage during the shift for any call-offs and works closely in conjunction with the Operations Manager during times of critical staffing to fill open shifts and staff vacancies
• Supports the Operations Manager with other administrative duties as needed
• Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
• Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey
• Cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), safe crisis management, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma
• One (1) year of experience in a related field and/or with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• 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 in coordination with the Operations Manager
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions under the authority of the Operations Manager
• Must be able to perform CPR and safe crisis management using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook; Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Must submit to a criminal background check and drug test and be determined to be not disqualified by the New Jersey Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
• Must agree to have their name checked against the New Jersey Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and NJ Child Abuse Registry (CARI)
• 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