Safety and Wellness Advocate - Overnight

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) is one of the foremost consumerfocused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities autism and behavioral health needs. The mission of PMHFOSis to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

The Safety and Wellness Advocate position is a fulltime administrative position working in the Social Services department under the direct supervision of the Safety and Wellness Advocacy Director. Please note that this position includes primarily field/remote work.

The schedule includes four 10hour 10pm8am) shifts per week with rotating weekend shifts. This will include 12pm10pm shifts which require inoffice attendance at our Harmarville Corporate Office.

The Safety and Wellness Advocate plays a vital role in protecting the health and safety of the individuals that we are privileged to serve. The Safety and Wellness Advocate will be responsible for completing safety inspections at residential service locations to make sure all policies and procedures are being followed analyzing and reviewing trends in data related to investigations for quality improvement and implementing and leading trainings to ensure that established safety protocols are followed. The Safety and Wellness Advocate will also be responsible for completing investigations as assigned by the Consumer Advocacy Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY AND WELLNESS ADVOCATE:

• Complete safety inspections at residential service locations to ensure that employees are following established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with relevant management personnel to identify and enact an action plan for resolution of identified findings that result from inspections
• Utilize data and trends to support the completion of safety inspections and training
• Obtain a thorough understanding of applicable regulations and their application to our organization
• Evaluate effectiveness of current training programs related to safety and abuse and implement new trainings as necessary
• Manage training related to recognition of signs of abuse (offender training signs of abuse etc. child abuse safety training and other training as applicable
• Assist with PMH investigations as assigned by the Consumer Advocacy Director
• Complete trainings relevant to wellness positive approaches and all other relevant trainings as assigned by the Safety and Wellness Advocacy Director
• Provide support to all departments and attend department meetings when needed
• Act as agency representative as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety and Wellness Advocacy Director

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEOF THE SAFETY AND WELLNESS ADVOCATE:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field required
• Minimum of one 1 year experience working in the Human Services field required
• Valid PA Drivers License required
• Completion of Certified Investigator training provided by the Office of Developmental Programs preferred
• Ability to organize tasks and function independently
• Ability to counsel and motivate others as individuals and as a group
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overnight hours and weekends as needed
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong adherence to professional integrity and ethical values
• Knowledge of warning signs of abuse and/or neglect in children and adults
• Understanding of positive approaches and application in practice
• Enhanced critical thinking skills to integrate facts form opinions listen and observe
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and specifically Microsoft Excel

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Salary Range: $52000 $55000
• Company vehicle for workrelated travel
• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities including nationallyrecognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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PMHFOS is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. PMHFOS celebrates diversity and has a notolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills background and experience of all of our employees.

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