Community Companion (9422)

About the Organization

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.

Position Summary

The Community Companion is responsible for supporting one (or more) individual(s) with developmental disabilities in the individual or family’s home. 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.

Responsibilities

• Community Integration And Participation
  • Locates 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.
  • Coordinates 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.
  • Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individual as necessary
• Financial Management
  • Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.
  • Provides assistance with banking as per the Individual Plan.
• 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