Community Integration Specialist(Job Coach) (5609)

About the Organization

The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs, emphasizing person‑centered community involvement and inclusion. Learn more at www.thearcofpgc.org.

About the Role

Provide the support necessary for persons we serve to achieve their desired lifestyles and increase independence, productivity, and social/physical inclusion. Duties include developing and assisting with person‑centered planning, transportation, supervising and implementing daily program activities and community experiences, and completing required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for Change: Plan and prepare for changes, listen to individuals' interests, teach community success skills, provide necessary supports, and ensure individual plans reflect preferences.
• Community Integration and Participation: Assist individuals in planning and participating in community experiences, implement person‑centered plans, teach community living and work skills, ensure engagement and safety, and serve as a positive role model.
• Personal and Health Care: Assist and supervise daily living activities, ensure safety and well‑being, provide personal and health care support, administer medication accurately, report incidents promptly, and follow all safety protocols.
• Communication and Documentation: Complete accurate documentation, attend required meetings and trainings, support agency policies and mission, promote teamwork, develop person‑centered goals, implement behavior strategies, and manage challenging behaviors according to the plan.
• Managerial Duties: Provide daily staffing support, work the same hours as individuals, teach employment skills, act as liaison to outside agencies, ensure professional communication, protect individuals' rights, deliver high‑quality job training, and assist employers in supervising individuals at job sites.
• General: Complete attendance reports, submit timesheets and behavioral data, ensure timely submission of required reports, address urgent matters at employment sites, and oversee proper documentation of PCPs and Behavior Plans in the Electronic Health Record System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university **and** at least one year of experience providing services to adults with intellectual disabilities, **or** a high school diploma **and** at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Must meet criteria to be an approved driver for The Arc of Prince George’s County and have reliable transportation.

Skills

• Computer literate with ability to use required software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service abilities.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work productively with individuals and team members.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, including during emergencies.
• Ability to maintain current status on core competencies and required certifications within established timelines.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, flexible hours totaling 40 hours per week. Location: Employment Services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benevolence program.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time‑off.
• Paid training.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Additional employee wellness and support programs.