Community Support Staff in California, Maryland at Harbor Supported Living Services Inc

Do you enjoy spooky movies? Love going for a drive and Chinese food? Join Our Team!

We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join a dynamic team supporting a wonderful woman in her 40s with a unique and lovable personality. She has a love for all things spooky. Halloween is her favorite holiday, and she *loves* horror films! If you can handle a marathon of spooky movies and enjoy quirky humor, you might be the perfect fit.

The woman that we are seeking support for has an emotional support guinea pig named Milkshake, whom she adores. She also loves puzzles, Batman, and music. Our team provides 24/7 support, helping her thrive in a safe and comfortable home environment, as well as engaging in her community. We are looking for patient, understanding, and upbeat caregivers who can make a positive impact.

Schedule (Full-Time):

Tuesdays 1pm-9pm

Wednesdays 1pm-9pm

Thursday 1pm-9pm

Saturdays 1pm-9pm

Client-Specific Job Responsibilities:

Assisting with personal care (showering), medication administration, and daily activities. Helping with household tasks like laundry, tidying up, and meal prep.

Engaging her in activities like puzzles, music, and safe community outings.

Supporting her during moments of emotional overwhelm, using de-escalation techniques like music therapy, quiet time, and—of course—movie time!

Maintaining detailed daily logs of her activities, mood, and health.

Must be comfortable watching *lots* of horror films!

Client-Specific Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is a plus. Patience and great communication skills are essential.

Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations with compassion and calm. Willingness to learn her routine and specific needs.

Must pass a background check and complete required training.

Work Environment:

Supportive, team-oriented environment.

Ongoing training provided on her care plan and specific needs.

If you love spooky movies, enjoy a good laugh, and are ready to help someone thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Community Support Staff Job Description

Responsibilities:

Community Support Staff provide training and habilitation services and instruction, as well as, personal assistance to individuals in their own homes, neighborhoods and/or school or job sites. Under supervision of Lead Staff and Facilitators, Community Support Staff will provide support to individuals who have one or more of the following challenges or needs: developmental disabilities, physical challenges, need for psychological support.

Agency Philosophy:

Empower individuals to choose and live in their own homes, have profitable jobs, develop friendships and participate in community life and activities.

Duties:

1. Implement training and support services to individuals as specified in Individual Support Plan (ISP). The areas of training and monitoring include, but are not limited to: housing, personal finance, mobility and accessibility, health and safety, relationships, recreation, self advocacy, job training, decision making and problem solving.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of support plans.
3. Maintain all necessary individual records and evaluations.
4. Complete and maintain shift notes and medication documentation.
5. Participate in team meetings to discuss services.
6. Provide input for program planning
7. Communicate as required/requested with team Lead and Facilitator concerning services, training, etc. with each individual you support.

Job Duty Allocation

1. No time in excess of 20% of any given shift shall be allocated toward completing housekeeping tasks and duties alone
2. Activities that pertain to training new staff on housekeeping duties or supporting persons we support to complete housekeeping duties should not be factored into the 20% of time allocated
3. If you feel that you are spending more than 20% of your shifts completing housekeeping tasks, please contact your direct supervisor to resolve this matter.
4. Examples of housekeeping tasks may include washing dishes, laundry, scrubbing, or sweeping floors.

Qualifications/Education:

Knowledge of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities, possess the skills to effectively teach persons with disabilities, demonstrate the ability to encourage persons supported to make informed choices, and facilitate opportunities for growth in the individuals supported. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Experience/Requirements:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Two years experience and/or training in the fields of developmental disabilities, psychology, etc. are beneficial but not required
3. The ability to maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
4. Must maintain valid California driver’s license and proper insurance if you will be driving with the person supported
5. Department of Justice level criminal background check

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.