IDD Virtual Hiring Event- March 25, 2025 - Delaware County, PA

Interviewing For: Life Skills Associate (DSP), Applied Behavioral Specialist (ABS), Community Support Worker (CSW)

Hiring For The Following Locations: Aston, Brookhaven, Garnet Valley, West Chester, Glen Mills, Media, Upper Chichester, Woodlyn

Virtual Hiring Event!

Event Date: March 25, 2025

Event Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM

Event Location: Indeed (Virtual)

About Elwyn: 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

Life Skills Associates (LSA's) provide supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to assigned individuals served within a specific program site regarding daily living activities, safety, vocational activities, and interaction with others.

2nd Shift: 3:00PM-11:00PM ($17.00/hour) $1,500 Sign-on bonus for full-time new-hires only.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• One (1) year experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally
• Ability to independently problem-solve
• Ability to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention techniques according to agency trained protocols
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  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.

  
  

Applied Behavior Specialist (ABS) provides intensive on-going behavioral assessment/behavior support plan implementation to individuals diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) or other genetic/behaviorally complicated disorders who live in a Community Residential Services (CRS). Individuals admitted to CRS' specialized behavioral programs for placement will receive supports within a highly structured setting, including behavioral interventions. The ABS will be responsible for participating in the continued behavioral assessment across settings, as well as the application of strategies derived from an applied behavior analysis (ABA) model. The ABS will work closely with the clinical team to implement individually designed behavior plans to decrease problem behavior while increasing adaptive more appropriate responses.

1st Shift:7:00AM-3:00PM ($18.41/hour) Sign-on bonus for full-time new-hires only.

2nd Shift: 3:00PM-11:00PM ($18.41/hour) Sign-on bonus for full-time new-hires only.

Weekend Shifts Available!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field or, Associates or 60 college credits plus three (3) years of work experience in programs supporting people with acute behavioral needs
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors desired
• Experience implementing ABA strategies desired
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook;
• Maintain current certification/recertification of CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration and crisis intervention, in accordance with agency trained protocols
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures consumer safety in the home and community by adhering to the health and safety guidelines outlined in the ISP and by following training guidelines
• Provides supervision, support, and companionship to consumer in the home and community by providing one to one service
• Assists consumer in attending medical needs or appointments
• Assists consumer in working toward goals outlined in the ISP and documents progress toward consumer goals
• Performs all necessary record keeping tasks, including submitting time sheets, receipts, personal expenses, and documenting mileage on time as outlined by supervisor
• Performs other assigned job duties
• Acts as an advocate for the disabled individual in communicating their needs, self-expression and goal

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. 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.

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