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About the Organization
The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services, and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal support, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org 
Position Summary:Under the supervision of the Sr. Program Specialist, the Sr. Community Guide is responsible for developing meaningful community connections for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He/she will accomplish this by developing resources in the community in which they live where they can participate in community-inclusive recreational and leisure activities of their choosing. The Sr. Community Guide will support individuals to reach their highest level of independence through community connections and activities; treat them with respect; and honor individual rights. He/she will provide the support necessary for the persons we support to achieve their desired lifestyles and increase levels of independence, productivity, and social/physical inclusion into the community. This includes: developing and assisting with the person-centered planning process and supervising the implementation of daily program activities and community experiences. Complete necessary daily documentation, as well as follow-up documentation.

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day: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 facilities 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 the 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:

• Ensure completion of all necessary documentation including participation in activities, medication administration, and implementation of behavior programs, etc., and accurately in the 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 (ODA), and the Office of Healthcare Quality (OHCQ) in all inspections and/or investigations.
• Support the 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.

Preparation for Change:

• Working with individuals by planning and prepping for change in advance.
• Expose individuals to activities that they have expressed an 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 support to enhance success.
• Generate and review individual plans (IPs), ensuring interests are documented accordingly.

Community Integration and Participation:

• Assist staff and people supported in identifying, planning, and individualizing appropriate community experiences, based on their interests and needs, to aid in the development and implementation of community activity calendars.
• Implement a Person-Centered Plan to support goals as related to community involvement, program activities, volunteer opportunities, and other employment preparedness skills
• Responsible for seeking out opportunities/activities for people to participate in order to be fully included in the life of their communities, i.e. civic organization memberships, and community classes.
• Accompany people to certain inclusive community activities, ensuring choice, engagement, and safety, while advocating as necessary to achieve inclusion and to ensure the connection is made.
• Teach community living skills, e.g. money management, shopping, and appropriate interactions in the community.
• Develop a recreational survey to determine an individual’s recreational and social goals.  Survey the individual and/or those who know the person best.
• Ensure the completion of necessary documentation (trip reports, mileage logs, monthly community reports, incident reports, etc.)
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures concerning community outings.

Managerial Duties:

• Ensures appropriate staffing supports are maintained at all times, at all locations, daily
• Will ensure staff work the same hours as the individuals that volunteer and/or are employed in the program, per their assigned work location.  Instruct individuals in employment-related skills such as 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 communications are conducted in a professional and timely manner.
• Address and refer to individuals respectfully and protect their fundamental rights.
• Ensures staff provides high-quality on-site job/volunteer training. This training is oriented towards the individual eventually being placed in a volunteer opportunity or in competitive employment in the community.

Program Planning and Operations:

• Provide feedback and other relevant input for the development of Person-Centered Plan and Behavior Plans.
• Develop Individual Person-Centered Plans as required.
• Responsible for the proper implementation and documentation of PCP and Behavior Plans (BPs).
• Complete and appropriately file Quarterly Reports.
• Engage in sensory stimulation activities with all participants when not on outings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with safe storage and return of participants’ personal items.
• Assist with keeping program areas, changing rooms, and lunchrooms clean and organized.
• Organize and protect program supplies and equipment from damage. Help keep areas fully stocked.
• Foster productive relationships with families, caregivers, and professional personnel of The Arc and other agencies.
•  Assure that all BP are developed, implemented, approved, and presented to the Standing Committee as required.
• Train staff on behavioral plans.
• Assures that data is actually taken and completed.

General:

• Ensures and reviews daily attendance reports for individuals are completed in the Electronic Health Record System.
• Completes all regulatory required reports within the proper time frames.
• Ensures that proper documentation is maintained for PCPs in the Electronic Health Record System, ensures its daily completion, and reviews it for accuracy.

Supervision:

• Participates in the interview process of the assigned staff.
• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff.
• Completes the Annual Performance Evaluation process of assigned staff.
• Complete all training, certifications, and personnel requirements within specified time frames.
• Train assigned staff on Individual Plans (IPs) and Behavior Plans (BPs).
• Ensures staff’s completion of all training, certifications, and personnel requirements within specified time frames.

Mental, Physical, and Visual Demands:This position requires extensive use of a computer. This position may require heavy lifting over 25 lbs. May require a two-person lift/transfer.
Working Conditions:Work in the facility program area. May be required to drive an agency vehicle for outings and be exposed to all types of hazardous weather and/or heavy traffic and temperatures while assisting the individuals in the community. This position may require prolonged standing from 4-8 hours depending on the individual’s day.
Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University and one year's experience in providing service to adults with Intellectual Disabilities or a high school diploma and at least two years of experience working with adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, with at least one of those years experience being supervisory experience.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent oral and written skills.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Must have computer skills and be able to use all required software.
• Must have the 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 timeline.
• 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.

 Total Rewards:The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, tuition reimbursement, benevolence program, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, paid training, company-paid life insurance, and much more

About The Arc of Prince George's County:

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.

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