Community Companion (5600)

About the role

The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.

Working Days & Hours

Scheduled Work Days: Varies
Work Hours: 15-40hrs/wk (Part-time and Full-time available)
Location(s): Bowie, New Carolton, Ft Washington, Hyattsville, Landover

Position Summary

The Community Companion-Community Integration Specialist primarily provides assistance to the individual(s) in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, and accompaniment to community-based events. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with household maintenance, budgetary/financial management, shopping, and meal preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Community Integration and Participation:

  • Limits and facilitates individual's participation in community and leisure activities to include providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
  • Provides training and assistance to individual in developing safety skills as well as daily living skills with an outcome of increased independence in these areas.
  • Encourages individual to make choices and to develop relationships with people outside of the individual's or family's home.
  • Encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles via training, planning, and advocacy.
  • Captures supports so the individual may worship as he/she chooses, to include transportation to house of worship when indicated.

• Personal Care:

  • Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
  • Aids in and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individual as necessary.

• Financial Management:

  • Utilizes effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individual and the individual’s family members and/or other interested parties.
  • Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
  • Communicates with the family to ensure appropriate support provision to the individual served.
  • Trains relief staff members.
  • Trains documentation to Administrative Supervisor.
  • Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
  • Accurately records work hours on timesheet.

• Communication and Documentation:

  • Uses effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individual and the individual’s family members and/or other interested parties.
  • Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
  • Communicates with the family to ensure appropriate support provision to the individual served.
  • Trains relief staff members.
  • Trains documentation to Administrative Supervisor.
  • Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
  • Accurately records work hours on timesheet.

• General:

  • Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy.
  • Demonstrates positive role-model behavior.
  • Maintains confidentiality in regard to individuals and in relation to staff issues.
  • Records mileage on travel reimbursement log.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma.
• At least 1 year of related experience working with children or adults in a care-giving setting. (Required)
• A good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver’s license. (Required)
• The ability to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc.
• 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!