Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Community Companion
Lake Arbor, Maryland•Part-time
$18.88 - $20.02 hourly
$18.88 - $20.02 hourly
About the Job
About the organization:
The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.
Working Days & Hours:
- Scheduled Work Days: Varies.
- Work Hours: 15-40hrs/wk (Part-time and Full-time available).
- Location(s): Bowie, New Carolton, Ft Washington, Hyattsville, Landover.
Position Summary:
The Community Companion-Community Integration Specialist primarily provides assistance to the individual(s) in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, and accompaniment to community- based events. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with household maintenance, budgetary/financial management, shopping, and meal preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Integration and Participation:
- Locates and facilitates individual’s participation in community and leisure activities to include providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
- Provides training and assistance to individual in developing safety skills as well as daily living skills with an outcome of increased independence in these areas.
- Encourages individual to make choices and to develop relationships with people outside of the individual’s or family’s home.
- Encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles via training, planning, and advocacy.
- Coordinates supports so the individual may worship as he/she chooses, to include transportation to house of worship when indicated.
Personal Care:
- Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
- Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individual as necessary.
Financial Management:
- Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.
- Provides assistance with banking as per the Individual Plan.
Communication and Documentation:
- Uses effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individual and the individual’s family members and/or other interested parties.
- Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
- Communicates with the family to ensure appropriate support provision to the individual served.
- Provides training to relief staff members.
- Provides training documentation to Administrative Supervisor.
- Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
- Accurately records work hours on timesheet.
General:
- Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy.
- Demonstrates positive role-model behavior.
- Maintains confidentiality in regard to individuals and in relation to staff issues.
- records mileage on travel reimbursement log.
You are the Ideal Candidate If You Have:
- A high school diploma.
- At least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a care-giving setting. (Required).
- A good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver’s license. (Required).
- The ability to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc.
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated care-giving skills.
Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum required qualifications will be considered for this position.
Total Rewards
The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include medical, dental and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, tuition reimbursement, benevolence program, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, paid training, company paid life insurance, and much more!
The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include medical, dental and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, tuition reimbursement, benevolence program, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, paid training, company paid life insurance, and much more!