COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Melwood Community Services Inc; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Community Services Inc in Edgewater, MD is hiring a Community Support Assistant for full-time 35 hours per week. The role involves personal care, community integration and helping people served maximize independence.

Typical schedule includes Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–8:00 PM (25 hours) with weekend 10-hour shifts; location based in Edgewater, MD. Must have HS diploma and driving experience; no phone calls please.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; excellent verbal and written communication skills and two years of driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or assist with personal care and emotional support to persons served; help individuals reach maximum independence.
• Support persons served in meal preparation, daily living activities, and maintain a clean, healthful environment.
• Assist with medical appointments as needed.
• Monitor and report changes in individual's condition or living situation to the Program Director and/or Case Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of each person served information.
• Communicate with the Case Manager, Program Director and persons served regarding schedule and needs.
• Engage persons served in meaningful community/recreational activities.
• Attend trainings and mandatory meetings; complete timesheets and mileage reports on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal care

Emotional support

Meal preparation

Daily living activities

Community integration

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Melwood-PG Campus
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

Description

*MELWOOD has an EXCITING full-time employment opportunity as a Community Support Assistant working 35 hrs. per week.

Monday-Friday: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM (25 hours per week)
Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 10-hour shifts; schedule varies
Location: Edgewater, MD

Melwood's mission is to create jobs and opportunities for people withdisabilities so they can have a good quality of life.

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

• 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.
• Support persons-served in meal preparation, daily living activities, and assist with the maintenance of a clean and healthful environment.
• Assist with medical appointments as needed.
• Monitor and report changes in individual's condition or living situation to the Program Director and/or Case Manager promptly.
• Maintain the confidentiality of each person served information.
• Communicate with the Case Manager, Program Director and persons-served in regard to schedule implementation and other needs for the person receiving services.
• Engage persons-served in meaningful community/recreational activities.
• Attend and actively participate in required trainings, mandatory monthly staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Complete and submits time sheet, log notes and mileage reports to the Program Director and/or Case Manager by established deadline(s)
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

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

Physical Qualifications

The incumbent in this position must be able to stand/walk 50% of work time; sit and/or drive 50%. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds: must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach. All of these requirements are necessary in order to properly assist individuals with daily living activities, recreation and shopping trips. Hearing ability is not required for this position, but vision is as incumbent must be able to drive.

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent; excellent verbal and written communication skills and two years of driving experience required. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically in a community-based setting strongly desired.

This position may require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons served. All Melwood transportation policies must be followed and liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on the behalf of Melwood. Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy

No phone call please.

EEO/AAP

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

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

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

High School or better.

Experience

1 year:

Candidate should have 1+ year experience with persons with differing abilities.