Melwood · 3 months ago
Community Support Assistant @ $18.50 per hour with benefits/mileage.
Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr
2+ years expMelwood is a dynamic nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities for over 50 years. The Community Support Assistant is responsible for providing personal care services and community integration to assist individuals in maximizing their independence.
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Responsibilities
Provide and/or assist with personal care and emotional support for person-served; assist the individuals towards reaching maximum independence based on their individual plan
Support persons-served in meal preparation, daily living activities, and assist with the maintenance of a clean and healthful environment
Assist with medical appointments as needed
Monitor and report changes in individual’s condition or living situation to the Assistant Director and/or Case Manager promptly
Maintain the confidentiality of each person served information
Communicate with the Case Manager, Assistant Director and persons-served in regard to schedule implementation and other needs for the person receiving services
Engage persons-served in meaningful community/recreational activities
Attend and actively participate in required training, mandatory monthly staff meetings and supervision meetings
Complete and submits time sheet, log notes and mileage reports to the Assistant Director and/or Case Manager by established deadline(s)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
HS diploma or equivalent
excellent verbal and written communication skills
two years of driving experience
valid driver's license
ability to stand/walk 50% of work time
ability to sit and/or drive 50%
ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds
ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach
ability to maintain confidentiality of each person served information
Preferred
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically in a community based setting
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Company
Melwood
Melwood is a family of companies with a shared vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TEDCO
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
KARL GRONINGER
Chief, Contract Operations Officer
Scott Gibson
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-09-27
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2025-01-16
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