Community Living Coach

The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region in Maryland is seeking a Community Living Coach‑DSP to support people in a dignified, person-centered environment. You will assist with daily living, personal care, transportation, and community involvement while maintaining safety and adherence to policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include documentation, medication reminders, IP/ BP guidance, and collaboration with nursing staff and team members to promote independence and community access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ residential care experience preferred.
• CNA/GNA and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.
• Support daily living skills including meal planning, shopping, grooming, and home maintenance.
• Schedule and transport residents to community events and appointments.
• Maintain clean, safe residence; complete daily logs and records.
• Administer medications timely and notify nursing staff of concerns.
• Coordinate and support person-centered Plans and Behavioral Plans.
• Document incidents and communicate with team; participate in trainings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Observational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/GNA Certification preferred

Job description

Position Summary:
The role of Community Living Coach‑DSP is responsible for ensuring that our supported people are served in an integrated, dignified, and respectful environment and receive necessary supports in order to be active in their chosen environments and communities. These supports will be provided with dignity and respect according to their personal preferences, and in accordance with the agency’s policies, procedures, mission, and philosophy, as well as those of the State of Maryland/Federal, mandated laws, policies, and regulations.

Description
Position Summary:
The role of Community Living Coach‑DSP is responsible for ensuring that our supported people are served in an integrated, dignified, and respectful environment and receive necessary supports in order to be active in their chosen environments and communities. These supports will be provided with dignity and respect according to their personal preferences, and in accordance with the agency’s policies, procedures, mission, and philosophy, as well as those of the State of Maryland/Federal, mandated laws, policies, and regulations.
Position Responsibilities
In a manner consistent with supporting The Arc NCR Mission Statement the Community Living Coach‑DSP shall do the following:

• Agrees to uphold the mission of the organization by empowering the people supported to live, work, and thrive in the desired manner, and the person‑centered philosophy.
• Assist our supported people with personal care such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc., as needed.
• Assist our supported people with daily living skills such as meal planning & preparation, shopping, grooming, job skills, home maintenance & cleaning, etc.
• If applicable, guide our supported people in following specific dietary guidelines.
• Assist and set the example for our supported people with understanding good hygiene, appropriate dress, and proper social interaction while in their home, out in the community, or in work settings.
• Assist with scheduling and transporting our supported people to community events, socials, worksites, and other appointments.
• Maintain residence and ensure a clean and safe environment for our supported people and other staff members.
• Complete daily documentation, including but not limited to communication logs, medication logs, and behavioral logs.
• If applicable, administer medications timely to all individuals supported and notify nursing staff of any concerns.
• Assist our supported people with financial guidance such as budgeting, planning, banking, and related documentation.
• Assists in developing, guiding, and executing supported person(s) Plans (IPs).
• Reviews and follows all Behavioral Plans (BPs).
• Reports any instances of abuse and neglect immediately.
• Complete any Incident Reports in a timely manner necessary to document instances serious in nature.
• Assist in the peer training of new team members.
• Understands and agrees to work with supported persons and/or locations not regularly assigned; being open to receiving the required training to do so.
• Maintains all required training and certification for the position.
• Agrees to follow all department and agency policies and procedures and to do so in a respectful and positive manner.
• Undertake other duties as assigned, including special projects and cross-program development.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a residential setting is preferred.
• CNA/GNA Certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.

Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee (using approved agency lifting techniques) will be called upon to support and lift an adult with developmental and other disabilities; transfer a person to and from wheelchairs; to and from beds; on and off toilet seats; in and out of showers; and, in and out of vans or other vehicles. An employee in this position must be able to physically intervene (when appropriate and in an approved manner) to protect a person from causing harm to themselves or others and to safely evacuate the community residence/van/facility during an emergency. These duties may entail occasionally exerting 50-70 pounds of force by pulling, pushing, or lifting objects or people. The employee will collaborate with people who possess diverse disabilities and may exhibit a spectrum of behaviors, potentially including assertive and unpredictable behavior.
Employees will regularly be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands (or hands and arms) to carry, finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; crouch and kneel. Employees will also be regularly required to hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses), and speak.
Additional Requirements

• Access to reliable transportation.
• Active valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and no more than two (2) points.
• Maintain proof of current automobile insurance.
• Maintenance of all required trainings under DDA guidelines and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region policies and procedures.
• Flexibility of scheduling to meet agency and program needs.