Community Companion

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. 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:

• 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 support provision to the individual served.

• Provides training to relief staff members.

• Provides training 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.

• 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

Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum required qualifications will be considered for this position.

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!