Community Engagement Guide

Merakey•Richmond, VA

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Community Services Facilitator to join their Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves interacting with and supporting individuals in various community settings, providing personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support according to their Person Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP). The position requires implementing program policies, monitoring individual progress, leading community activities, assisting with daily living activities (including personal hygiene and medication administration), accompanying individuals on trips, maintaining records, reporting unusual situations, attending training, and transporting individuals. Driving is essential for this role.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED or AA Degree in a Human Services field.
Experience working with adults and residential and day support services.
Valid Driver's License Required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Implements program policy and procedure according to program regulations and guidelines.
Provides support to individuals in their care.
Implements and monitors program plans of individuals receiving services.
Monitors and documents individual progress.
Leads or co-leads community based activities.
Assists, teaches and monitors individual's daily living activities, including but not limited to personal hygiene and medication administration.
Accompanies and monitors individuals on community trips, engages individuals in social and leisure activities, and assures the health and safety of the individuals.
Maintains accurate and adequate records through written and electronic medical records.
Reports to administrator on call any immediate or unusual situations(s) and mediate problematic issues between individuals in a timely manner.
Attends and participates in all trainings and meetings.
Transports to activities as scheduled. Driving is essential.
Completion of all training requirements within prescribed timeshares.
May perform other related duties when required or assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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