Personal Supports Facilitator (PART-TIME)

Worcester County Developmental Center•Newark, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for providing positive support and supervision to persons with developmental disabilities; to help them achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life in the home, community, and/or work setting. This position is part-time working 10 - 15 hrs. per week based on the needs of the client.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be approved to transport clients
License may not be Provisionals
Must have a driving record that reflects responsibility and maturity
Complete all DDA Core Trainings successfully

Responsibilities

Provides one on one assistance, support, training, companionship and supervision to individuals with disabilities who live in the community.
Assists individuals in accessing community events, social outings, work sites, restaurants, friends, and entertainment.
Provides life skill training, i.e. - activities of daily living, household tasks, time management, money management, shopping, social skills, etc. as directed by the Person Centered Plan (PCP).
Safely transports individual(s) to events, etc. in a company or personal vehicle.
Serves as a member of the PCP team and provide input for the annual meeting for assigned individual(s).
Learns about assigned individual(s) disability and preferences; remain sensitive to individual(s) needs; counsel them to help them adjust to their disability; and enable them to make informed choices.
Maintains formal and informal communications with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her aware of activities and concerns with the program; follow chain of command.
Plans activities with the individual(s) based on PCP as well as expressed interests of the individual(s)
Treats the individual(s) with dignity and respect at all times and act in a professional manner consistent with WCDC mission and vision.
Develops strategies to help clients overcome their limitations and individualized strategies to provide for the needs of each individual served.
Understands and follows all safety guidelines in accordance with each individual(s) PCP, including but not limited to care plans, behavior plans, and chocking protocols etc.
Maintains positive communication with the family/guardian of assigned individual(s); act in a professional manner in accordance to WCDC mission and vision.
Maintains regular and consistent adherence to assigned work schedule.
Obtains/maintains all certifications and training as required by WCDC.
Performs other duties as assigned.