Weekend Residential Counselor - Part-Time - The Arc of Prince George's County

• Implements Nursing Plans and follows-up on nursing recommendations.
• Handles medical appointments as assigned. 
• Arrives for appointments on time, with appropriate information about the individual’s medical history and current condition.
• Administers medications according to regulations.
• Observes and documents medical issues in a clear and timely manner, providing follow-up as required.

• Reviews plans and demonstrates familiarity with each individual’s plan
• Implements each individual’s plan as prescribed and asks for clarity if necessary.
• Records data on outcomes and Target Behaviors accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Behavior Support Plans and implements plan in a consistent manner.

• Demonstrates good judgement when reacting to incidents or resident injuries.
• Follows the agency’s policies and procedures for reporting incidents.
• Completes incident reports completely, correctly, and promptly.

• Locates and facilitates individual’s participation in community and leisure activities to include sharing information about new activities, and providing transportation to appointments or activities in a personal automobile.
• 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.
• Actively encourages family involvement.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and flexibility.

• Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance, when necessary, in personal grooming and hygiene.
• Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individual as necessary.

• Assists individual with the responsible management of his/her personal funds as per the Person Centered Plan.
• Provides assistance with banking as per the Person Centered Plan.

• 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 the 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.

• Performs household tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrates willingness to maintain household.  
• Takes initiative in cleaning/completing chores or making minor repairs or situational enhancements such as changing a lightbulb or shoveling a path through the snow that extends from the door to the driveway or street.
• Demonstrates awareness of safety measures.
• Prepares meals according to the preferences and special diets of the individuals.
• Promotes a pleasant, family-style atmosphere at meal times.

• 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.

• Completes all required trainings and updates on time.
• Demonstrates respectful interactions.
• Operates as a Team Player.
• Is Punctual; begins and ends work on time.
• Is Dependable; comes to work when scheduled.

• A high school diploma.  
• At least 1 year of related experience working with adults in a care-giving setting.  
• A good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver’s license.
• The ability to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc. 
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated care-giving skills.

Since 1952, The Arc Prince George’s County has been providing support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the county. We serve more than 600 individuals with disabilities. Our primary areas of support are:• Community Living where we provide and manage group living homes;• Family and Personal supports where we provide 1:1 individual supports;• Employment Services provides job training and employment opportunities for the people we support; and• Day Programs where we offer meaningful outings in the community.