Community Companion (5600)

The Arc Prince George's County; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Generous paid time-off

Paid training

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

The Arc Prince George’s County is seeking a Community Companion-Community Integration Specialist to assist individuals in connecting with community activities, manage daily living tasks, and coordinate transportation and support services. The role emphasizes safety, independence, and person-centered planning.

The position supports individuals in various residential and community settings, requiring strong communication, reliable transportation, and the ability to work with families and staff to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Locates and facilitates participation in community and leisure activities, including transportation.
• Provides training and assistance in developing safety and daily living skills to increase independence.
• Encourages individuals to make choices and build relationships outside the home.
• Promotes regular exercise and healthy lifestyles through planning and advocacy.
• Coordinates supports to enable worship and transportation to places of worship when indicated.
• Documents and completes required records and reports clearly and on time.
• Provides training to relief staff and documents training to supervisors.
• Records work hours accurately on timesheets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caregiving skills

Safety skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

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.

Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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!