Community and Employment Professional

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.

Community and Employment Professional

Hourly Salary: $19.64/hr

Status: Full-Time 

Shift: Monday - Friday (hours varies from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm)  

Location: Charles County, MD

Job Description:
To support people with exploring activities in their local community and/or support while at their jobs. The perfect applicant will enjoy supporting people in trying new opportunities in the community, developing meaningful relationships with community members, maintaining employment and discovering other meaningful activities or employment of the person's choice, while achieving their goals. Preference will be given to the person who can demonstrate the abilities to be patient, organized, motivated, and a self-starter. The applicant will have the ability to create a personalized schedule for the people supported and listing meaningful opportunities that they choose with staff support. Desired character traits include role model, being compassionate, pro-active, observant, caring and patient. If the description sounds like YOU and you are ready to provide support, and in return see another person's life broadened and enriched by a variety of experiences, you should grab this position while it's still open.  
 

Duties Include but not limited to:  

• Implementing the interest and likes of the person(s) supported.
• Monitoring and evaluating their interests and needs.
• Assisting with the development of the "Personalized Plan(s)" and achieving established outcomes/goals for the person(s).
• Documenting the progress of outcomes/goals and/or other supports as listed the person's Individualized Plan(s).
• Planning activities around areas that may peak their interest in community engagement.
• Planning activities that will provide the person(s) with opportunities to expand their community relationships and social skills.
• Actively participating in all aspects of the person(s) supports.
• Coordinating supports in the community 5 days per week.
• Support provided while at work.
• Identifying possible employment in the community of the person’s interest.
• Assisting with Discovery process to identify a person’s passions and interests related to meaningful activities and employment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Clean driving record with 2 years driving experience
• Basic computer skills

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Training
• Paid Travel Expenses
• Paid Holidays 
• Health Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Direct Deposit
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave