COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Lanham, MD.)

Melwood•Upper Marlboro, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Melwood is seeking a Community Support Assistant to provide personal care services, community integration, and assist individuals with maximizing their independence. The role involves delivering services as outlined in the individual plan for each person served. This position offers a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, totaling 30 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. Melwood's mission is to create jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Two years of driving experience required
Must be able to stand/walk 50% of work time; sit and/or drive 50%.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically in a community-based setting strongly desired.
May require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons served.
All Melwood transportation policies must be followed and liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on the behalf of Melwood.

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.