COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Melwood; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Community Support Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. This part-time position offers 15 hours of work per week, focusing on providing personal care services and community integration. You will assist individuals in achieving maximum independence while ensuring their emotional and physical well-being. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating job opportunities for people with disabilities, where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years of driving experience required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and emotional support to individuals served.
• Assist with daily living activities and community integration.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Driving Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Community Integration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Personal Vehicle

Job description

MELWOOD has an EXCITING part time CSA POSITION (Personal Support) employment opportunity as a Community Support Assistant 15 hrs. per week paying $18.50 per hour.

Melwood’s mission is to create jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities 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:

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

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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

Qualifications Education:

Preferred: High School

Experience:

Preferred: Candidate should have experience with persons with differing abilities.

Behaviors:

Preferred:

1. Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
2. Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
3. Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

Preferred:

1. Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.