- Professional
- Office in Waldorf
LOCATION: Charles County
SALARY: $18.50 per hour
STATUS: Part-time (M-F 9 am - 3 pm)
The Arc Southern Maryland is currently hiring part-time Vocational Support Associates. A VSA provides onsite instruction, support and encouragement to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
Generally, the VSA works as a member of a team with the following objectives:
•Person-centered planning and individualized implementation of goals for individuals receiving supports from the team
•Deals with crisis situations.
•Assures that all duties required by the employment site of the person(s) receiving this support are met through either the person or the employee, as necessary.
You are a good fit if you have the following experience, education, and skills:
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• A valid driving license (We cannot accept driver permit or provisional license)
• Can pass a criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland
• A good driving record with no more than 2 points on the license
• A reliable vehicle to be used in transporting individuals we serve
• Enjoy assisting people and hands on support
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employment, Volunteer and Recreational Skills & Supports:
•Assists individual(s) to meet his or her employment goals, by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on individual strengths and capabilities.
•Supports individual(s) in the development of friendships and other relationships in employment, volunteer and recreational settings.
•Provides on-site skill instructions and overall job training while encouraging development of natural support systems
•Maintains frequent and positive contacts with employers, family members, or other important people in the lives of people served.
•Provides information, on behalf of the person receiving supports, to various community, business, civic organizations and community service providers (e.g., doctors, social services, etc.) in a professional manner.
•Assures compliance with applicable regulations, (i.e., MOSHA, DDA, health fire).
•Develops Task Analyses, as necessary.
•Assists employment, recreational, volunteer and apprenticeship sites in the development of adaptive methods, as necessary.
•The VSA assures that activities in all locations comply with guidelines established by the agency, Federal government and the State of Maryland
•Provides or assists with personal care, as necessary.
Medication Administration:
•Assists with and/or dispenses medication (as certified), or other prescribed medical treatments, as necessary.
Community and Service Networking:
•Assists with the development of perspective employer relationships.
•Assists in the identification of needs for the individual(s) for community supports, working with the individual(s) informal support system and /or initiating community connections.
Participant Empowerment:
•Assists individual(s) to plan, make informed choices, follow through on responsibilities and speak on his/her/their on behalf.
Communication:
•Uses effective, sensitive communication skills to build rapport and channels of communication by recognizing and adapting to the range of individual(s) communication styles.
•Learns and uses terminology appropriately, explaining as necessary to ensure individual(s) understanding.
Facilitation of Services:
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