Bilingual(Spanish) Community Integration Specialist - Glenn Dale, United States - The Arc Prince George's County

Description

Job Description


Job Description Description:

POSITION:
Community Integration Specialist


FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt


NORMAL WORKING
HOURS/


DAYS:
M-F

$$$$$ We offer a Sign on Bonus of $ $$$$$


Person-centered Focus:

Community Integration Specialists (CIS's) perform 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:
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 include:

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 a n 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 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, volunteer opportunities and other employment preparedness skills
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 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 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, medication administration, implementation of behavior programs, etc., thoroughly and accurately in 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

Managerial Duties:
Provides staffing supports at a location daily as assigned
Will work same hours as the individuals per there assigned work or volunteer location. Instruct individuals in employment or volunteer related skills such as a 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 communication are conducted in a professional and timely manner
Address and refer to individuals respectfully and protect their fundamental rights

General:
Completes attendance reports for individual
Submits behavioral data to be presented at Standing Committee
Completes all regulatory required reports within the proper tome frames
Oversee that proper documentation in Electronic Record Health System is maintained for PCP's and Behavioral Management Plans

Supervision:
Provides supervision to persons receiving supports


Mental, Physical, and Visual Demands:
This position requires extensive use of a computer. This position must also be able to perform any work task where individuals are placed in order to provide the required training and

s upport needed by individuals at their work site.


Working Conditions:

Approximately eighty percent of this position requires travel throughout Prince George's County and the Washington Metropolitan area, which may require driving through hazardous weather or heavy traffic.

This position may require prolonged standing up from 4-8 hours. Depending on the employment worksite needs.

This position may also require lifting from 10 to 50 pounds, work in various weather conditions, temperatures and various noise levels depending on the employment site.

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.

Requirements:

Qualifications:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 18 years of age and have desire to work with adults who require a great deal of hands-on assistance, personal care and supervision
Must be computer literate and have excellent oral and written skills
Must have strong communication skills
Must be dependable and reliable
Must have basic computer skills and be able to use all required software
Must have ability to problem-solve and assist in decision-making, including during emergencies
Must maintain current status regarding assigned core competencies and other required certification acquisition within established schedule and timelines
Must meet the criteria to be an approved driver for the Arc of Prince George's County and have reliable transportation
Must have the ability to work productively with individuals and other team members to develop relationships
Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and good customer service skills

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