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Weekend Residential Counselor - $3000 Sign on Bonus (5612)

@ The Arc Prince George's County
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Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
$21-$23/hrOnsiteAll Commitments Available
Responsibilities:facilitate activities, coordinate transportation, provide care
Requirements Summary:High school diploma; 1+ year related care experience; valid driver's license with clean record; strong communication and computer skills; training completion required.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Computer skills
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About The Arc:

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.

 

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

SALARY: $21.44 - $22.73

 

Here’s 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.

•    Coordinates 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.

•    Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Individual Plan.

•    And much, much more!