COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Melwood Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Inc. on the Melwood-PG Campus in Upper Marlboro, MD seeks a Community Support Assistant to provide personal care, support independence, and assist with community integration per each person-served plan.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living and meals, escorting to medical appointments, maintaining confidentiality, documenting changes for the Program Director and Case Manager, and participating in trainings.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; 3 years experience with people with disabilities.
• 1 year demonstrated ability in providing support in a respectful manner.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Vehicle to transport persons served; liability insurance required.
• EOE/Protected Veterans/Disabilities; Know Your Rights notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide/personal care and emotional support to maximize independence.
• Assist with meal preparation, daily living activities, and maintain a clean environment.
• Assist with medical appointments as needed.
• Monitor and report changes to Program Director/Case Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of person-served information.
• Communicate with Case Manager and Program Director regarding schedules.
• Engage in meaningful community/recreational activities.
• Attend trainings, monthly staff meetings, and supervision meetings.
• Submit time sheets, logs, and mileage reports by deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and patience

Documentation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Vehicle required

Job description

Melwood-PG Campus
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

Description

INTRODUCTION:

The Community Support Assistant is responsible for providing personal care services, community integration and for assisting persons served with maximizing their independence. The Community Support Assistant will deliver services as outlined in the person-served individual plan.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide and/or assist with personal care and emotional support for person-served; assist the individuals towards reaching maximum independence based on their individual plan.

2. Support persons-served in meal preparation, daily living activities, and assist with the maintenance of a clean and healthful environment.

3. Assist with medical appointments as needed.

4. Monitor and report changes in individual’s condition or living situation to the Program Director and/or Case Manager promptly.

5. Maintain the confidentiality of each person served information.

6. Communicate with the Case Manager, Program Director and persons-served in regard to schedule implementation and other needs for the person receiving services.

7. Engage persons-served in meaningful community/recreational activities.

8. Attend and actively participate in required trainings, mandatory monthly staff meetings and supervision meetings.

9. Complete and submits time sheet, log notes and mileage reports to the Program Director and/or Case Manager by established deadline(s)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

10. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position is supervised by the person receiving services and the Program Director, Community Support Services.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Flexible schedule will be required due to varying hours. Must be able to stand/walk 50% of work time, sit and drive 50%. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 20 pounds. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach. All of these requirements are necessary to supervise and assist individuals with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required and three years experience working with people with disabilities or other behavioral issues. On (1) year demonstrated ability in providing support in a respectful manner that meets the various needs of individuals served. Bachelor's degree in special education, therapeutic recreation, psychology, or related field preferred. This position will require the use of your vehicle to transport persons served. All transportation policies must be followed, and liability insurance on your vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on behalf of the company.

No phone call please.

EEO/AAP

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Candidate should have experience with persons with differing abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.