The Arc Prince Georges County

Person-centered Focus: The Program Specialist performs a wide variety of person-centered supports and services with a strong emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental disabilities. These supports and services involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, developing daily living skills and habits, taking care of their personal needs, assuring community integration, ensuring for their health and safety, and maintaining a healthy, safe home environment. The supports and services performed depend upon the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the activities are performed. At The Arc personal choice means: C - Collaborating with the individual to meet their goals H - Having a Humanistic perspective and approach O - Using your keen Observation skills to guide and mentor I - Inclusion in the community by actively getting out and involved C - Community/Citizenship involvement E - Enhancing the life of the individual Key Competencies Required: Advocacy (Encouraging and supporting people in expressing their choices, dreams, goals and rights) Communication (Actively listening to the person we support based on their preferred method of communicating, and collaborating with their natural supports and community) Relationship building (Creating opportunities for people to build friendships, make connections and develop meaningful relationships in an inclusive environment) Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Sr. Program Specialist, the Program Specialist is responsible for developing meaningful community connections for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He/she will accomplish this by developing resources in the community in which they live where they can participate in community inclusive recreational and leisure activities of their choosing. The Program Specialist will support individuals to reach their highest level of independence through community connections and activities; treat them with respect; and honor individual rights. He/she will provide the support necessary for the persons we support 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, supervise the implementation of daily program activities and community experiences. Complete necessary daily documentation, as well as follow-up documentation. Essential Functions: Preparation for Change: Working with individuals by planning and prepping for change in advance Expose individuals to activities that they have expressed an interest in by actively listening to the individuals desires and preferences Identify and teach skills necessary to be successful in the community Identify and provide supports to enhance success Generate and review individual plans (IPs), insuring interest are documented accordingly Community Integration and Participation: Assist staff and people supported in identifying, planning and individualizing appropriate community experiences, based on their interests and needs, to aid in the development and implementation of community activity calendars Implement Person-Centered Plan to support goals as related to community involvement, program activities, volunteer opportunities and other employment preparedness skills Accompany people to certain inclusive community activities, ensuring choice, engagement and safety, while advocating as necessary to achieve inclusion and to ensure connection is made Teach community living skills, e.g. money management, shopping, and appropriate interactions in the community Ensure the completion of necessary documentation (trip reports, mileage logs, monthly community report, incident reports, etc.) Adhere to agency policies and procedures concerning community outings. • Work with the Sr. Program Specialist to monitor community outings and expense accounts. Develop productive professional relationships with residential providers, family members, service coordination staff and community members Assist people to develop positive work habits, skills, and relationships Serve as a role model for people with and without disabilities Personal and Health care: • Assist and engage individuals in activities of daily living Supervise individuals 110% of the time Interact with individuals in a respectful, age appropriate manner Assist with personal and health care needs in the facility and in the community Assure that individuals are well groomed Be alert for seizures, illness, injury, and medication side effects and respond appropriately Create a safe environment for individuals, self and colleagues Report any health and safety issues or hazards relating to equipment, vehicles, and facility to appropriate management personnel Follow safe and appropriate operation of equipment and vehicles Accurately and thoroughly administer medication, always remembering to conduct a three-way check Ensures all incidents are reported and documented in the Electronic Health Record System in a timely manner, according to all policies and procedures Ensure safety and provide emergency and evacuation planning, practice, and implementation Respond to medical emergencies and administer minor first aid in accordance with approved practices Work all scheduled shifts per the Arc of PG County and department policy and procedures Communication and Documentation: Ensure completion of all necessary documentation including participation in activities, medication administration, and implementation of behavior programs, etc. and accurately in the Electronic Health Record System Actively attend and participate in Regular and Mandatory Staff Meetings, trainings, Town Hall Meetings, in-services and workshops as required in a timely manner Read, understand, and support policies as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual Cooperate with the Arc of Prince George's County, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (ODA) and the Office of Healthcare Quality (OHCQ) in all inspections and/or investigations Support agency's mission and philosophy Demonstrate and promote teamwork, cooperative communication, collaborative problem-solving, and responsible decision-making with team members Support team members and people we support to create time in their everyday lives, including work, to acknowledge and celebrate their successes Participate in annual PCP meetings and Intermediate Team Meetings (ITM) as scheduled In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participate in developing self-directed, person-centered IP goals and inclusive community experiences for individuals Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and implementation of individual's PCP and Behavior Plan Effectively responds to and manages challenging behavior in compliance with the individual's Behavior Plan Managerial Duties: Ensures appropriate staffing supports are maintained at all times, at all locations, daily Will ensure staff work same hours as the individuals that volunteer and/or are employed in the program, per their assigned work location. Instruct individuals in employment related skills such as positive work attitude, staying on task, proper communication skills, and appropriate social interactions Serves as a community liaison to all outside agencies and persons involved with our individuals Assures all staff communications are conducted in a professional and timely manner Address and refer to individuals respectfully and protect their fundamental rights Ensures staff provide high quality on-site job/volunteer training. This training is oriented towards the individual eventually being placed in a volunteer opportunity or in competitive employment in the community Program Planning and Operations: Provide feedback and other relevant input for the development of Person-Centered Plan and Behavior Plans Develop Individual Person-Centered Plan as required Responsible for the proper implementation and documentation of PCP and Behavior Plans (BPs). Complete and appropriately file Quarterly Reports. Engage in sensory stimulation activities with all participants when not on outings. Maintain confidentiality. Assist with safe storage and return of participants’ personal items. Assist with keeping program areas, changing rooms, and lunchroom clean and organized. Organize and protect program supplies and equipment from damage. Help keep areas fully stocked. Foster productive relationships with families, care givers, and professional personnel of The Arc and other agencies Assure that all BP are developed, implemented, approved and presented to the Standing Committee as required Train staff on behavioral plans Assures that data is actually taken and completed General: Ensures and reviews daily attendance reports for individuals are completed in the Electronic Health Updated 2021 Record System Completes all regulatory required reports within the proper time frames Ensures that proper documentation is maintained for PCPs in the Electronic Health Record System, ensures its daily completion and reviews it for accuracy Reports to work at the designated time Uses time effectively to complete routine paperwork Supervision: Participates in the interview process of the assigned staff Provide direct supervision to assigned staff Completes the Annual Performance Evaluation process of assigned staff Complete all training, certifications and personnel requirements within specified time frames. Train assigned staff on Individual Plans (IPs) and Behavior Plans (BPs) Ensures staff’s completion of all trainings, certifications and personnel requirements within specified time frames Mental, Physical, and Visual Demands: This position requires extensive use of a computer. This position may require heavy lifting over 25lbs. May require two- person lift/transfer. Working Conditions: Work in the facility program area. May be required to drive an agency vehicle for outings and be exposed to all types of hazardous weather and/or heavy traffic and temperatures while assisting the individuals in the community. This position may require prolonged standing from 4-8 hours depending on the individual’s day. Comments: This position description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions or duties may be assigned and management retains the right to add to, or change the duties of this position at any time.

POSITION: Life & Community Advocator FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt RATE: $19.15 an hour NORMAL WORKING HOURS/DAYS: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm) $$$$$ We offer a Sign on Bonus of $1000.00 $$$$$ 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 and to review the complete job description, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org. The Arc is seeking a Life & Community Advocators that performs a wide variety of person centered support and services, with a strong emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental disabilities. These supports and services involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, developing daily living skills and habits, taking care of their personal needs, assuring community integration, ensuring for their health and safety, and maintaining a healthy, safe home environment. The supports and services performed depend upon the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the activities are performed. Person-centered Focus: At The Arc personal choice means: C – Collaborating with the individual to meet their goals H – Having a Humanistic perspective and approach O – Using your keen Observation skills to guide and mentor I – Inclusion in the community by actively getting out and involved C – Community/Citizenship involvement E – Enhancing the life of the individual Key Competencies Required: Advocacy (Encouraging and supporting people in expressing their choices, dreams, goals and rights) Communication (Actively listening to the person we support based on their preferred method of communicating, and collaborating with their natural supports and community) Relationship building (Creating opportunities for people to build friendships, make connections and develop meaningful relationships in an inclusive environment) Here’s a Snapshot of What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day: 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, transport, supervise and implement daily program activities and community experiences. Complete necessary daily documentation, as well as follow–up documentation. Essential Functions: Preparation for Change: Working with individuals by planning and prepping for change in advance Expose individuals to activities that they have expressed an interest in by actively listening to the individuals desires and preferences Identify and teach skills necessary to be successful in the facility and the community Identify and provide supports to enhance success Generate and review individual plans (IPs), insuring interest are documented accordingly Community Integration and Participation: Assist people supported in identifying, planning and individualizing appropriate community experiences based on their interests and needs Implement Person-Centered Plan to support goals as related to community involvement program activities Accompany people to inclusive community activities, ensuring choice, engagement and safety, while advocating as necessary to achieve inclusion Teach community living skills, e.g. money management, shopping, and appropriate interactions in the community Assist people to develop positive relationships Serve as a role model for people with and without disabilities Personal and Health care Assist and engage individuals in activities of daily living Supervise individuals 110% of the time Interact with individuals in a respectful, age appropriate manner Assist with personal and health care needs in the facility and in the community Assure that individuals are well groomed Be alert for seizures, illness, injury, and medication side effects and respond appropriately. Create a safe environment for individuals, self and colleagues Report any health and safety issues or hazards relating to equipment, vehicles, and facility to appropriate management personnel Follow safe and appropriate operation of equipment and vehicles Ensures all incidents are reported and documented in the Electronic Health Record System in a timely manner, according to all policies and procedures Ensure safety and provide emergency and evacuation planning, practice, and implementation Respond to medical emergencies and administer minor first aid in accordance with approved practices Work all scheduled shifts per the Arc of PG County and department policy and procedures Communication and Documentation Complete all necessary documentation including participation in activities, implementation of behavior programs, etc., thoroughly and accurately in the Electronic Health Record System Actively attend and participate in Regular and Mandatory Staff Meetings, trainings, Town Hall Meetings, in-services and workshops as required in a timely manner Read, understand, and support policies as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual Cooperate with the Arc of Prince George's County, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the Office of Healthcare Quality (OHCQ) in all inspections and/or investigations Support agency's mission and philosophy Demonstrate and promote teamwork, cooperative communication, collaborative problem-solving, and responsible decision-making with team members Support team members and people we support to create time in their everyday lives, including work, to acknowledge and celebrate their successes Participate in annual IP meetings and Intermediate Team Meetings (ITM) as scheduled In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participate in developing self-directed, person-centered IP goals and inclusive community experiences for individuals Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and implementation of individual's PCP and Behavior Plan Effectively responds to and manages challenging behavior in compliance with the individual's Behavior Plan Assist supervisor in submitting behavioral data to be presented at Standing Committee Completes all regulatory required reports within the proper time frames Oversees that the proper documentation in the Electronic Health Record System is maintained for PCP’s and Behavioral Management Plans Supervision: Receives supervision from the related program (day or employment) assigned supervisory staff Mental, Physical & Visual Demands This position requires extensive use of a computer. This position requires heavy lifting over 25lbs. May require two- person lift/transfer. Working Conditions: Work in the facility program area. May be required to drive an agency vehicle for outings and be exposed to all types of hazardous weather and/or heavy traffic and temperatures while assisting the individuals in the community. This position may require prolonged standing from 4-8 hours depending on the individual’s day. Comments: This position description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions or duties may be assigned and management retains the right to add to, or change the duties of this position at any time.

POSITION: Community Companion (Female)                     FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt RATE: $18.55+ STATUS: Part time 15 hrs/wk                                         NORMAL WORKING HOURS/DAYS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (4:00pm-9:00pm) LOCATION: Clinton, MD $$$$$ We offer a Sign on Bonus of $1000.00 $$$$$  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 and to review the complete job description, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org   Position Overview:  The Community Companion is responsible for supporting one (or more) individual(s) with developmental disabilities in the individual or family’s home.  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. Here’s a Snapshot of What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day: 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. 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. - Accurately records mileage on travel reimbursement log. General - Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy. - Demonstrates positive role-model behavior. - Maintains confidentiality in regards to individuals and in relation to staff issues. Mental, Physical, & Visual Demands Occasional use of calculator. Working Conditions Expected to travel throughout Prince George’s and neighboring counties; may meet program participants at their residence and interact with their family and friends. Comments This position description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person.