Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Community Companion

The Arc of Prince George's County; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time-off

Company paid life insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A community service organization in Largo, MD is seeking a Community Companion-Community Integration Specialist to support individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with community linkages, financial management, and personal care. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of related experience, and a valid Maryland Driver's license. The position offers flexible hours and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a care‑giving setting is required.
• A good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver's license are mandatory.
• The ability to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in community linkages through recreation planning and participation.
• Offer guidance and monitoring in personal grooming and hygiene when necessary.
• Assist individuals with managing their personal funds as per their individual plan.
• Use respectful and effective communication with individuals and their families.
• Assists with budgeting, banking, shopping, and meal preparation.
• Documents records clearly and submits on time.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professional workplace behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Care-giving skills

Driving skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maryland Driver’s license

Job description

About the organization:

The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.

Working Days & Hours:

• Scheduled Work Days: Varies.
• Work Hours: 15-40hrs/wk (Part-time and Full-time available).
• Location(s): Bowie, New Carolton, Ft Washington, Hyattsville, Landover.

Position Summary:

The Community Companion-Community Integration Specialist primarily provides assistance to the individual(s) in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, and accompaniment to community- based events. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with household maintenance, budgetary/financial management, shopping, and meal preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Integration and Participation:

• Locates and facilitates individual’s participation in community and leisure activities to include providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
• Provides training and assistance to individual in developing safety skills as well as daily living skills with an outcome of increased independence in these areas.
• Encourages individual to make choices and to develop relationships with people outside of the individual’s or family’s home.
• Encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles via training, planning, and advocacy.
• Coordinates supports so the individual may worship as he/she chooses, to include transportation to house of worship when indicated.

Personal Care:

• Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
• Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individual as necessary.

Financial Management:

• Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.
• Provides assistance with banking as per the Individual Plan.

Communication and Documentation:

• Uses effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individual and the individual’s family members and/or other interested parties.
• Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
• Communicates with the family to ensure appropriate support provision to the individual served.
• Provides training to relief staff members.
• Provides training documentation to Administrative Supervisor.
• Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
• Accurately records work hours on timesheet.

General:

• Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy.
• Demonstrates positive role-model behavior.
• Maintains confidentiality in regard to individuals and in relation to staff issues.
• records mileage on travel reimbursement log.

You are the Ideal Candidate If You Have:

• A high school diploma.
• At least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a care‑giving setting. (Required).
• A good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver’s license. (Required).
• The ability to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated care‑giving skills.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum required qualifications will be considered for this position.

Total Rewards

The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include medical, dental and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, tuition reimbursement, benevolence program, paid holidays, generous paid time‑off, paid training, company paid life insurance, and much more!