Zip Code: 21046

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the person being supported to ensure safety in all aspects of their lives (medical, health, behavioral)
• Help implement the person supported Individual Plan.
• Ensure that person being supported rights and dignity are respected.
• Drive personal vehicle to transport persons supported to activities, doctor appointments, their families house, etc.
• Complete necessary paperwork during your shift; diary notes, incident reports, behavior data, etc.
• Promote community inclusion, self-determination and self-sufficiency in those being supported through personal interactions.
• Attend mandatory house meetings.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• A valid US Driver License
• An acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• An acceptable drug screen
• An acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (no more than 3 points on record)
• A passing score on the Medication Administration Pre Test (completed at the time of interview)
• Be willing to complete Medication Administration 20 hour training course upon hire

Why Should You Come Work for The Arc of Howard County?

• Building wonderful bonds with both staff and the people we support.
• Paid Training
• 403-B Plan