Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Weekend Residential Counselor
Upper Marlboro, Maryland•Part-time
$21.44 - $22.73 hourly
$21.44 - $22.73 hourly
About the Job
Bilingual Spanish Weekend Residential Counselor
Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
Full-Time
Full-Time
About the Job:
Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Weekend Residential Counselor - $3000 Sign on Bonus
About The Arc:
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.
About The Arc:
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.
Position Summary:
The Weekend Residential Counselor is responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based home. You will provide assistance to the individuals in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, accompaniment to community-based events, and in personal care as needed. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with household maintenance, budgetary/financial management, shopping, and meal preparation.
The Weekend Residential Counselor is responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based home. You will provide assistance to the individuals in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, accompaniment to community-based events, and in personal care as needed. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with household maintenance, budgetary/financial management, shopping, and meal preparation.
** $3000 Sign On Bonus**
NORMAL WORKING HOURS/DAYS: Shifts Vary
- Saturday and Sunday
- 7am-3pm
- 3pm-11pm
- 11pm-7am
- 7am-11pm
LOCATION: Throughout Prince George's County Maryland.
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing Day-to Day:
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing Day-to Day:
- Implements Nursing Plans and follows-up on nursing recommendations.
- Handles medical appointments as assigned. Arrives for appointments on time, with appropriate information about the individual’s medical history and current condition.
- Locates and facilitates individual’s participation in community and leisure activities to include sharing information about new activities, and providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
- 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.
- Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
- Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.
- And much, much more!
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Must have a high school diploma.
- Must have at least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a care-giving setting.
- Must have a good driving record, reliable vehicle, and valid, current Driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years with no more than 2 points on the license.
- Must be able to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc; strong computer skills a must.
- Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrated care-giving skills.
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!