Unit Coordinator

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

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’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• 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

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: A Unit Coordinator will be responsible for development, organization, paperwork, and service delivery of one or more assigned projects and/or core program services. These include, but are not limited to, housing, social and recreational planning, advocacy, and administration.

SALARY: Up to $22/hour depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates clear, timely, and accurate clubhouse documentation and record-keeping in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Program, Department, DMH, and OSHA regulations on daily or as needed basis.
• Actively engage members in the day-to-day operation of the clubhouse.
• Participates and assists in all aspects of the clubhouse program. This includes working side-by-side with members in the operation of the pre-vocational work units, transitional employee's placement responsibilities, and advocate responsibilities for members, program development, and participation in program meetings.
• Participates and assures responsibility for the transitional employment program in conjunction with Vocational Coordinator. Function as work site manager as assigned.
• Responsible for provision of services in one or more units (transportation, clerical, food and/or business.
• Fosters positive relationships with both primary customers (those who use our service) and supporting customers (members of the community, regulatory agencies, etc.).
• Attends scheduled meetings.
• Responsible for organizing transportation services. Provide client transportation in company van.
• Works side-by-side with members, engaging them in all aspects of clubhouse operations as it relates to individual job description.
• Empowers staff and members to reach goals as identified in action plans and documents accordingly.
• Promotes active unit group process, involvement, and community integration.
• Performs all job-related duties and individual performance goals as assigned by supervisors.
• Attends scheduled supervision with Director.
• Maintains clubhouse housekeeping on an ongoing basis to ensure the condition of the clubhouse meets environment of care standards. Demonstrates all employment actions are carried out in a safe manner.
• Notifies supervisor of any pertinent information to ensure quality client care.
• Serves as a backup for outer unit coordinators as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalency required; Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred.
• Three years supervised directly-related human service advocacy work working with an adult population or 2 years human service experience working in a clubhouse environment may be substituted for educational requirement.
• One year experience in the behavioral health or forensic field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols.
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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