Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Weekend Residential Counselor

About The Job

Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Weekend Residential Counselor - $3000 Sign on Bonus.

Position Summary

The Weekend Residential Counselor is responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based home. You will provide assistance to the individuals in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, accompaniment to community-based events, and in personal care as needed. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with household maintenance, budgetary/financial management, shopping, and meal preparation. $3000 Sign On Bonus

Normal Working Hours/Days

• Shifts Vary
• Saturday and Sunday
• 7am-3pm
• 3pm-11pm
• 11pm-7am
• 7am-11pm

Location

Throughout Prince George's County Maryland.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Implements Nursing Plans and follows-up on nursing recommendations.
• Handles medical appointments as assigned.
• Arrives for appointments on time, with appropriate information about the individual’s medical history and current condition.
• Locates and facilitates individual’s participation in community and leisure activities to include sharing information about new activities, and providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
• Encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles via training, planning, and advocacy.
• Congnates supports so the individual may worship as he/she chooses to include transportation to house of worship when indicated.
• Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
• Aids individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have at least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a care-giving setting.
• Must have a good driving record, reliable vehicle, and valid, current Driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years with no more than 2 points on the license.
• Must be able to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc; strong computer skills a must.
• Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrated care-giving skills.

Total Rewards

• The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include medical, dental and vision plans.
• A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, tuition reimbursement, benevolence program, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, paid training, company paid life insurance, and much more!

About The Arc Of Prince George's County

Since 1952, The Arc Prince George’s County has been providing support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the county. We serve more than 600 individuals with disabilities. Our primary areas of support are: Community Living where we provide and manage group living homes; Family and Personal supports where we provide 1:1 individual supports; Employment Services provides job training and employment opportunities for the people we support; and Day Programs where we offer meaningful outings in the community.