Personal Support Associate (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : Personal Support Associate (Part-time)

LOCATION : Charles County

SALARY : $18.50 per hour

The Arc of Southern Maryland is currently hiring part-time Personal Support Associates to assist individuals that need support to access the community, make friends, have fun and be as self-sufficient as possible. A PSA may provide support to people at home, in recreational settings or the community. This support may include personal hygiene, light housekeeping where the individual lives, grocery shopping, banking, medical appointments, medication administration (if necessary), transportation or social and recreational assistance. To enhance the ability of the individuals to lead a self-directed life by providing the support, guidance, and information necessary to build self-esteem, confidence, and assertiveness, and to make decisions.

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 :

Community Living Skills & Supports :

Community and Service Networking :

Participant Empowerment :

Communication :

Facilitation of Services :

Advocacy :

Crisis Intervention :

Documentation :

Organization Participation :

Education, Training & Self-Development :

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (PHYSICAL DEMANDS) :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The Arc Southern Maryland is a drug-free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs. We recruit, employ, retain, compensate, train, promote, discipline, terminate and treat all employees and job applicants based solely on qualification, performance, and competence.