Life Skills Associate

Overview

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 create real change, helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Join a team where your work changes lives—including your own—by making an impact every day, finding purpose in what you do, and growing in a career that truly matters.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain all levels of supervision for assigned persons served at a specific program site as determined by program management, in accordance with each resident’s support plan.
• Supervise, instruct, support, and provide guidance to assigned persons served, working daily toward designated outcomes, including but not limited to:
  • Healthcare
  • Religious preferences
  • Sexual preferences
  • Ethnic and cultural support
  • Recreational, socialization, and vocational activities
  • Physical fitness and healthy living
  • Family visits, involvement, and resolution of family disagreements or grievances
  • Independence
  • Purchase and inventory of food and personal supplies
  • Cooking and housekeeping
  • Money management
  • Social awareness and interpersonal relationships
  • Personal hygiene
• Follow medical guidelines to administer medication as scheduled or as needed, strictly adhering to each support plan and medication administration protocols.
• Strictly follow physicians’ orders for continued care and update necessary medical records per program protocols.
• Coordinate transportation needs of assigned persons served, as applicable to the support plan and site requirements.
• Prepare for and promptly respond to emergency situations, providing CPR, first aid, crisis intervention, conducting fire drills, evacuations, etc., and notify the proper authority.
• Complete paperwork and maintain all required documentation, including daily logs, goal reports, assessments, financial transactions, Medical Administration Records, behavioral data sheets, incident reports, and other records.
• Ensure the program site operates in accordance with quality standards for safety, cleanliness, comfort, state licensing, and accreditation, and maintain the cleanliness of Elwyn vehicles.
• Remain on shift until incoming staff has clocked in to maintain required staff‑to‑resident ratios.
• Assist in resolving problematic situations, notifying program management of any unusual or emergency circumstances that cannot be resolved independently.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process, reporting issues with support plans as needed.
• Report all incidents as required by mandated‑reporter regulations.
• Promptly report any infraction of Elwyn policies to program management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention techniques according to agency‑trained protocols.
• Current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence, a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and an acceptable driving record.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do 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 by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.