COMMUNITY LIVING COACH PRN

THE Arc Northern Chesapeake Region•Belcamp, MD

10d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Living Coach-DSP ensures that supported people receive the necessary supports to be active in their chosen environments and communities, in an integrated, dignified, and respectful manner. Supports are provided according to each person’s preferences and in accordance with agency policies, procedures, mission, and philosophy, as well as applicable State of Maryland and federal laws, policies, and regulations. The position supports people with developmental and other disabilities in their homes, communities, and work settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Access to reliable transportation.
Active, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and no more than two points.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
Maintain all required training under DDA guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
Flexibility of scheduling to meet agency and program needs.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting or exerting 50–70 pounds of force on occasion, transferring people, and standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
Ability to hear, see, and speak, with assistive devices or corrective lenses as needed.
Ability to collaborate with people with diverse disabilities and potentially assertive or unpredictable behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a residential setting.
CNA/GNA certification.
CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Uphold the organization’s mission by empowering supported people to live, work, and thrive in their desired manner and by following a person-centered philosophy.
Assist supported people with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene, as needed.
Support daily living skills such as meal planning and preparation, shopping, grooming, job skills, home maintenance, and cleaning.
Guide supported people in following dietary guidelines when applicable.
Model and support good hygiene, appropriate dress, and proper social interaction at home, in the community, and at work.
Schedule and transport supported people to community events, social activities, worksites, and other appointments.
Maintain residences and ensure a clean and safe environment for supported people and staff.
Complete daily documentation, including communication, medication, and behavioral logs.
Administer medications on time when applicable and notify nursing staff of concerns.
Provide financial guidance, including budgeting, planning, banking, and related documentation.
Assist in developing, guiding, and carrying out supported people’s Individual Plans (IPs).
Review and follow Behavioral Plans (BPs).
Immediately report instances of abuse and neglect.
Complete Incident Reports promptly to document serious incidents.
Assist with peer training of new team members.
Work with supported people and at locations beyond regular assignments, and undertake required training for those assignments.
Maintain required training and certifications and follow department and agency policies and procedures in a respectful, positive manner.
Undertake other assigned duties, including special projects and cross-program development.
Support and lift adults, transfer them between locations such as wheelchairs, beds, toilets, showers, and vehicles, and intervene appropriately to prevent harm or evacuate during emergencies.
Meet scheduling needs through flexibility and maintain reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record with no more than two points, and proof of current automobile insurance.
Maintain training required under DDA guidelines and agency policies and procedures.