CNA CareGiver

Certified Home Nursing Solutions; Princess Anne (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful impact in lives

Job summary

Certified Home Nursing Solutions LLC is seeking an Employment Services Specialist (DDA) to support individuals with IDD in achieving meaningful employment and greater independence. You will conduct discovery assessments, develop person-centered employment plans, and provide job readiness training and coaching.

Travel throughout the community to meet participants, collaborate with families and coordinators, and maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of DDA Employment Services, Supported Employment, and Person-Centered Planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Discovery assessments to identify strengths, interests, skills, and career goals.
• Develop individualized employment plans using Person-Centered Planning.
• Assist with career exploration and vocational goal setting.
• Provide job readiness training (resume, applications, interviews, workplace communication, professional behavior).
• Develop partnerships with local businesses and employers and match individuals with competitive employment.
• Provide one‑on‑one job coaching before, during, and after employment.
• Complete documentation complying with Maryland DDA regulations and agency standards.

Skills

Discovery assessments

Person-Centered Planning

Career exploration

Job coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Certified Home Nursing Solutions LLC

Location: Princess Anne, MD & Surrounding Areas

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: CNA - $16/hr ; Caregiver - $15/hr

Empower Individuals. Build Careers. Change Lives.

Certified Home Nursing Solutions LLC (CHNS) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Employment Services Specialist (DDA) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful, competitive employment and greater independence.

What You'll Do

As part of our DDA Employment Services team, you will:

• Conduct Discovery assessments to identify each person's strengths, interests, skills, and career goals.
• Develop individualized employment plans using Person-Centered Planning.
• Assist individuals with career exploration and vocational goal setting.
• Provide job readiness training, including:
• Resume development
• Employment applications
• Interview preparation
• Workplace communication
• Professional behavior
• Develop partnerships with local businesses and employers.
• Match individuals with competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
• Provide one‑on‑one job coaching before, during, and after employment.
• Teach workplace skills and promote independence on the job.
• Support employers with disability awareness and workplace accommodations.
• Monitor participant progress and provide ongoing employment retention support.
• Complete documentation that complies with Maryland DDA regulations and agency standards.
• Participate in Person‑Centered Planning meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, employers, and community partners.
• Travel throughout the community to meet participants at homes, workplaces, and community locations.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA and agency policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of DDA Employment Services, Supported Employment, and Person-Centered Planning is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the community.
• Ability to pass required background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the community to participant homes, workplaces, and community locations.
• Ability to support individuals in various employment and community settings.

Why Join CHNS?

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Rewarding work that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others