Community Support Assistant

Melwood-PG Campus, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

MELWOOD has an EXCITING full time employment opportunity in Upper Marlboro, MD as a Community Support Assistant working 36 hrs. every week paying $18.50 per hour. 6:30am to 6:30pm-Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

Melwood’s mission is to create jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities so they can have a good quality of life.

This position is supervised by the person receiving services and the Program Director, Community Support Services.

• The incumbent in this position must be able to stand/walk 50% of work time; sit and/or drive 50%.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds: must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
• All of these requirements are necessary in order to properly assist individuals with daily living activities, recreation and shopping trips.
• Hearing ability is not required for this position, but vision is as incumbent must be able to drive.

HS diploma or equivalent; excellent verbal and written communication skills and two years of driving experience required. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically in a community‑based setting strongly desired.

This position may require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons served. All Melwood transportation policies must be followed and liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on behalf of Melwood. Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy.

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