Empowering Community Support Assistant

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking a Community Support Assistant for Mon-Fri 10am-4pm (30 hours/week).

The position pays $18.50 per hour and offers meaningful community support work with people with disabilities. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with daily living activities, community integration, attending trainings, and maintaining accurate records.

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; mileage reimbursement per Travel policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or assist with personal care and emotional support for person-served; help reach maximum independence per individual plan.
• 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 to Program Director/Case Manager promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of person-served information.
• Communicate with Case Manager/Program Director and persons-served regarding schedule and needs.
• Engage persons-served in meaningful community/recreational activities.
• Attend required trainings, monthly staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Complete and submit time sheets, log notes and mileage to Program Director/Case Manager by deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driving

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking a Community Support Assistant for Mon-Fri 10am-4pm (30 hours/week).

The position pays $18.50 per hour and offers meaningful community support work with people with disabilities. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with daily living activities, community integration, attending trainings, and maintaining accurate records.