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Description

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.

Position Summary:

This position reports directly to the Program Specialist. The Community Integration Specialist will provide the support necessary for the persons we serve to achieve their desired lifestyles and increase levels of independence, productivity, and social/physical inclusion into the community. This includes developing and assisting with the person-centered planning process, transporting persons supported to and from home and inclusive community activities, and supervising and implementing daily program activities and community experiences. Complete necessary daily documentation, as well as follow–up documentation.

Working Days & Hours:

• Scheduled Work Days: Monday - Friday

• Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (40 hrs/wk)

• Location: MLK or Bridges Day Program

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day:

• Preparation for Change :  Involves planning for change, listening to individuals' interests, teaching essential community skills, providing support for success, and creating or reviewing Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) to ensure alignment with their preferences and goals.
• Community Integration and Participation:  Involves helping individuals identify and plan community experiences based on their needs and interests, implementing Person-Centered Plans for inclusive activities and skill development, providing support for community engagement, teaching life skills, fostering positive work habits, and ensuring flexibility, including transportation, while promoting safety, dignity, and inclusion.
• Personal and Health care:  Assisting individuals with daily living activities, providing constant supervision, ensuring personal and health care needs are met, maintaining a safe environment, responding to medical emergencies, administering medication accurately, adhering to safety protocols, and reporting incidents, while working in a respectful, professional manner and following all policies and procedures.
• Communication and Documentation: Completing accurate documentation, attending required meetings and trainings, supporting policies and the agency’s mission, promoting teamwork and person-centered planning, actively participating in Person-Centered Plan development, managing challenging behaviors, and maintaining effective communication with team members, all while ensuring compliance with regulations and agency standards.
• Managerial Duties: Providing daily staffing support at various locations, instructing individuals in work-related skills, serving as a community liaison, ensuring professional and respectful communication, and safeguarding individuals' rights and dignity.
• General: Accurately documenting attendance, submitting behavioral data for review, completing regulatory reports on time, and maintaining proper documentation in the Electronic Health Record System for daily logs, PCPs, and Behavioral Management Plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 18 years of age and have desire to work with adults who require a great deal of hands-on assistance, personal care and supervision

• Must be computer literate and have excellent oral and written skills

•  Must have strong communication skills

• Must be dependable and reliable

• Must have basic computer skills and be able to use all required software

• Must have ability to problem-solve and assist in decision-making, including during emergencies

• Must maintain current status regarding assigned core competencies and other required certification acquisition within established schedules and timelines

• Must meet the criteria to be an approved driver for the Arc of Prince George's County and have reliable transportation

• Must have the ability to work productively with individuals and other team members to develop relationships

• Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and good customer service skills

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!