Northern Children's Services·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Medication Administration Trainer is responsible for administering medication to residents and conducting annual training and re-certifications for staff. They must also maintain accurate medical logs, document resident progress, and ensure compliance with agency and state standards.
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Job Summary
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Northern Children’s Services is a non-profit organization that supports the healthy development of children, while stabilizing their families to build stronger communities. The Generations Program aids teenage mothers and their babies to ensure a smooth transition for families out of the welfare system while supporting mothers to become self-sufficient adults with thriving families. The Medication Administration Trainer in this residential facility will administer medication. He/she will complete all duties consistent with agency standards and best practices.
Trainers (those that took the Trainer-the-Trainer course) must monitor them (the people they train) by observing them administer medications.
The number depends on how much time the person has been giving medications and how much time since the person took the original course.
The trainer must also review some MARs using a standard rubric.
This also depends on which year post-initial training a person is in.
This constitutes the annual practicum.
Trainers that administer medication and provide training must do the same thing as the students; this can be done by another trainer or by a practicum observer.
Trainers are required to take a recertification class every three years.
To meet this requirement, as well as § 3800.188(b), a staff member who passed the medication administration course initially must complete the annual practicum as defined by the course every year. The medication administration course/test does not have to be completed every two years.
The following are the essential functions of this position
Communication
Writing detailed notes and communicating developments to essential staff.
Advocate for the needs of the consumer to obtain needed resources and support.
Clearly and effectively communicates all pertinent information to involved parties.
Participate in regular supervision with the Program Director and staff meetings.
Documentation
Complete medical paperwork as required.
Summaries in a timely manner.
Maintains a Daily Medication Log and reports any significant changes. (MAR)
Document all contact, typical and emergency, while maintaining confidentiality of resident records consistent with
Northern Children’s Services and Department of Human Service contract standards.
Planning
Conducting training and re-certifications with staff annually.
Medication Administration Program to train staff in safe medication administration. The Medication administration training teaches staff how to keep a log with a count of the medications for controlled substances.
Attends all required training and pursues other training for professional development.
Manages time effectively to complete direct service requirements and required documentation.
Organizes and prepares reports for supervision and staff meetings.
Basic skill sets
Ability to communicate and interact with staff within and outside the agency.
Ability to assess and define needs and problems, collect data, develop information and draw valid professional conclusions.
Ability to effectively present and respond to questions from various sources.
Ability to work with a computer in performing duties.
Ability to give clear, concise and professional oral and written instructions.
Excellent working knowledge of medications, medical assessment tools, health issues and needs, and the systems that impact young mothers and babies.
By adhering to these principles, we ensure that our workplace is not only effective but also compassionate and inclusive for everyone.
As with all positions at Northern Children’s Services, Inc. we recognize the importance of accommodations individuals with disabilities. In that, we are committed to every extent possible accommodating disabled individual. We recognize the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and understand the need to reasonably accommodate employees. All accommodation will be evaluated case by case, evaluating the essential functions of the positions.
Discrimination is prohibited in employment, promotion, assignment or dismissal, on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, and handicap, or receipt of services for mental disability.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess current PA Train-the-Trainer and Medication Administration Program certifications. At least two years of experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, or a related social service field is preferred.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Medication Administration Trainer roles are typically tied to child welfare, juvenile justice, and related social service programs, where agencies need staff who can train others on safe medication practices and compliance. These positions are competitive because they require a bachelor’s degree plus current PA Train-the-Trainer and Medication Administration Program certifications, with related field experience often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify the original posting for any training scope or scheduling details.