Family Support Specialist

Base Pay $20.00 / Hour Job Category Personal Support Employee Type Part Time Travel 15% Manage Others No Description This position involves working with children and/or adults who reside with their families or caregivers, ensuring their participation in all aspects of community life, offering and assisting with services that support them in doing so. Our Mission The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. Who We Are Since 1949, The Arc Baltimore has been an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, assistive technology services, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals. The Arc Baltimore’s full and part-time employees provide services at people's homes, places of employment, day centers, and neighborhoods. What We Offer A generous benefits package including: 1 hour Sick and Safe Leave for every 30 hours worked 403(b) plan with employer match available after 1 year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Job Responsibilities Assist with daily living skills (e.g. lifting, transferring, toileting, bathing, personal hygiene, meals, dressing, social activities, etc.) Promote appropriate community integration and social interaction Assisting in the implementation of outcomes and goals developed in the Individual Plan (IP) Complete paperwork as assigned including documentation (e.g. monthly progress notes, community integration logs, incident reports, etc.) Attend all meetings, in-service training, and monthly supervisions as required by supervisor Work cooperatively with professional and paraprofessional staff in the best interest of the supported individual Work cooperatively with the individual’s family members and caregivers Assist with the individual’s recreational, cultural and vacation plans of his/her choice Ensure that the individual assigned has interaction opportunities with peers who are not disabled Ensure receipts and back-up documentation for any monetary responsibilities Demonstrate proper use of the agency approved time keeping KRONOS (for Arc employees) Complete all agency required trainings for position Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures as specified by The Arc Baltimore Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications Required: Must be at least 20 years of age Must be able to work independently Must have own and use personal vehicle Valid driver’s license (not provisional) with a clean driving record Must be able to transport people supported as needed High School Diploma or G.E.D. Preferred: Related experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills required Outstanding organizational and time management skills necessary Working Conditions Individual will work in a culturally diverse and stimulating environment; Individual must enjoy working in the community May be required to lift /assist in transferring individuals, as needed The Arc Baltimore provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr