Program Support Staff (Maryland)
Description
Program Support
Provide support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities during programs.
Responsibilities Include:
- Working with individuals to facilitate engagement during programs
- Implementing group activities
- Supervise program transportation of individuals to/from program in the morning and afternoon
- Communicate with supervisor as well as parents & community liaison
- Foster positive relationships between individuals served and community
- Ensures safety of participants during programs
- Encourages independence
Job Requirements:
- A desire to work with adults with disabilities
- Ability to provide positive motivation to others
- Must be caring, dedicated, responsible, and patient
- Willingness to take public transportation
- Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including walking for periods of time
- HS diploma, GED, or equivalent
Salary: $18-25/hour for approximately 9 hours a week