Community Development Counselor: Empower Daily Living

Maryland Works; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Training & growth

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness perks

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Silver Spring, United States – The Rock Creek Foundation is seeking a Community Development Counselor (DSP) to be at the heart of our mission, positively impacting consumers daily by providing direct-care and person-centered instruction in a community-based setting. You will help develop daily living, social, and community skills through hands-on activities and individualized goals.

Responsibilities include planning activities, counseling clients, maintaining records, coordinating

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to work individually as well as within a team; multi-tasking capability.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with other staff and individuals served.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning daily meaningful day activities
• Counsels clients in identifying and resolving social or other problems
• Compiles records of daily activities of client
• Writes and submits incident reports as needed
• Monitors and maintains client records
• Supervises group-sponsored trips and social functions
• Escorts individuals on trips outside establishment for recreational activities
• Transports individual in personal vehicle
• Ensures compliance with COMAR, MHP and company regulations
• Implements Individualized Plan goals and outcomes
• Updates client goals and contact notes accurately and in a timely manner; completes required documentation
• Accompanies or transports consumers to and from day program and to all activities including work; modifies day program activities to accommodate consumer’s needs; monitors progress toward goals
• Monitors, corrects, and instructs consumer behavior; de-escalates anger and frustration; assists in conflict resolution
• Maintains daily communication with house staff; meets with staff weekly; maintains consumer’s chart
• Models appropriate behavior and discusses behavior, reactions, and feelings
• Supervises consumer at a job site on Rock Creek contracts or outside premises; instructs and encourages consumer
• Assists consumer in planning and adapting materials and activities to enhance their day; ensures safety and maximum participation
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Checks work email at the beginning and end of each shift
• Participates in and completes all required trainings

Skills

Driver's license

Access to a vehicle

Education

High School Diploma

2 years’ experience with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Job description

Silver Spring, United States – The Rock Creek Foundation is seeking a Community Development Counselor (DSP) to be at the heart of our mission, positively impacting consumers daily by providing direct-care and person-centered instruction in a community-based setting. You will help develop daily living, social, and community skills through hands-on activities and individualized goals.

Responsibilities include planning activities, counseling clients, maintaining records, coordinating