COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Melwood•Upper Marlboro, MD
•Hybrid
About The Position
Melwood has an exciting employment opportunity as a Community Support Assistant working 40 hours every week paying $18.50 per hour. Melwood’s mission is to create jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities so they can have a good quality of life. The Community Support Assistant is responsible for providing personal care services, community integration and for assisting persons served with maximizing their independence. The Community Support Assistant will deliver services as outlined in the person-served individual plan.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- two years of driving experience required
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach
- vision is required as incumbent must be able to drive
- May require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons served.
- Liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on the behalf of Melwood.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically in a community-based setting strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide and/or assist with personal care and emotional support for person-served; assist the individuals towards reaching maximum independence based on their individual plan.
- Support persons-served in meal preparation, daily living activities, and assist with the maintenance of a clean and healthful environment.
- Assist with medical appointments as needed.
- Monitor and report changes in individual’s condition or living situation to the Program Director and/or Case Manager promptly.
- Maintain the confidentiality of each person served information.
- Communicate with the Case Manager, Program Director and persons-served in regard to schedule implementation and other needs for the person receiving services.
- Engage persons-served in meaningful community/recreational activities.
- Attend and actively participate in required trainings, mandatory monthly staff meetings and supervision meetings.
- Complete and submits time sheet, log notes and mileage reports to the Program Director and/or Case Manager by established deadline(s)
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
