Community Integration Specialist
About The Position
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. This position reports directly to the Program Specialist. The Community Integration Specialist will provide the support necessary for the persons we serve to achieve their desired lifestyles and increase levels of independence, productivity, and social/physical inclusion into the community. This includes developing and assisting with the person-centered planning process, transporting persons supported to and from home and inclusive community activities, and supervising and implementing daily program activities and community experiences. Complete necessary daily documentation, as well as follow–up documentation.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish speakers receive a higher rate of $20.32.
Responsibilities
- Developing and assisting with the person-centered planning process.
- Transporting persons supported to and from home and inclusive community activities.
- Supervising and implementing daily program activities and community experiences.
- Completing accurate documentation, attending required meetings and trainings.
- Supporting policies and the agency’s mission.
- Promoting teamwork and person-centered planning.
- Actively participating in Person-Centered Plan development.
- Managing challenging behaviors.
- Maintaining effective communication with team members.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and agency standards.
- Providing daily staffing support at various locations.
- Instructing individuals in work-related skills.
- Serving as a community liaison.
- Ensuring professional and respectful communication.
- Safeguarding individuals' rights and dignity.
- Accurately documenting attendance.
- Submitting behavioral data for review.
- Completing regulatory reports on time.
- Maintaining proper documentation in the Electronic Health Record System for daily logs, PCPs, and Behavioral Management Plans.
- Assisting individuals with daily living activities.
- Providing constant supervision.
- Ensuring personal and health care needs are met.
- Maintaining a safe environment.
- Responding to medical emergencies.
- Administering medication accurately.
- Adhering to safety protocols.
- Reporting incidents.
- Working in a respectful, professional manner and following all policies and procedures.
- Planning for change, listening to individuals' interests, teaching essential community skills, providing support for success, and creating or reviewing Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) to ensure alignment with their preferences and goals.
- Helping individuals identify and plan community experiences based on their needs and interests.
- Implementing Person-Centered Plans for inclusive activities and skill development.
- Providing support for community engagement.
- Teaching life skills.
- Fostering positive work habits.
- Ensuring flexibility, including transportation, while promoting safety, dignity, and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
