Community Connector (Personal Support): Monday - Friday 3:00PM-6:00PM (Silver Spring, MD)

SEEC Corporation•Silver Spring, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing community-based supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. The Personal Supports team provides at-home and community support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on each person’s goals, gifts, and interests. In this role, you will support a person in the community Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Silver Spring, Maryland. The person enjoys being active and participating in meaningful activities, especially swimming, and is working toward becoming more confident and independent in the water. You will encourage and support their progress while helping them pursue their individual goals.

Requirements

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a similar field.
Be creative, person-centered, detail-oriented, and a self-starter, with the ability to multitask.
Familiarity with Montgomery County.
Previous experience in community-based residential programs operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Valid driver’s license, clean DMV record, and reliable personal transportation.
Microsoft and other computer skills.

Responsibilities

Implement the person-centered plan to support the person in achieving outcomes and goals.
Assist the person with personal care, medical, behavioral, and safety needs.
Research community and other resources, including education, spiritual, leisure, transportation, and medical resources.
Facilitate successful participation in events, including staff training, community education, technology, and resource development.
Collaborate with Team Coordinators and staff to arrange transportation, accommodations, and other support for the people served.
Encourage and support the person’s goals around community participation, activity, and swimming.