Direct Support Counselor - JCS - SN Residential-General
About The Position
Jewish Community Services (JCS) provides programs and services for people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their goals, enhance their wellbeing, and maximize their independence. Jewish Community Services (JCS) is a comprehensive human service agency that provides a broad range of services that meet the diverse, multi-dimensional needs of individuals and families throughout Central Maryland. Join our team of professionals as we work to create a community in which every person is able to achieve his or her highest quality of life and well-being. Residential Direct Support Counselor responsibilities include providing personal care including housekeeping; lifting, transferring, bathing, administrating medication, meal preparations, and performing general household duties as well as community integration (i.e. transporting individuals to doctor appointments advocates on behalf of the individual and provides medical professionals with accurate information, grocery shopping, and recreational activities). Floater positions available at 40 hours per week. Open availability required.
Requirements
- Current MD driver’s license
- Minimum age: 21 years old
- Acceptable driving record and 2 years of US verifiable driving experience
- Must have access to reliable transportation with valid insurance (may be required to use your own vehicle to transport individuals as needed)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-year experience
- Sensitivity to Jewish Culture
Nice To Haves
- A valid Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification, verifiable through MBON and/or from Dimensional Health Care Associates, Inc
- First Aid/CPR (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council)
- MANDT
Responsibilities
- Providing personal care including housekeeping
- Lifting, transferring, bathing
- Administrating medication
- Meal preparations
- Performing general household duties
- Community integration (i.e. transporting individuals to doctor appointments advocates on behalf of the individual and provides medical professionals with accurate information, grocery shopping, and recreational activities)
Benefits
- Health (plus other benefits) offered at 30+ hrs/wk
- Vision and Dental offered at 20+ hrs/wk
- 401(k) retirement plan offered at 20+ hrs/wk
- Vacation leave offered at 20+ hrs/wk
- Sick leave offered at 12+hrs/wk
- Paid training
- Free JCC Membership offered at 20+ hrs/wk
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
