Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. is currently hiring Community Living Assistants to provide services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities in their homes.  Part time Weekend residential positions available in the Laytonsville area. Weekend hours are available, to include every other Saturday and every Sunday from 9am-9pm. 

We are looking for individuals to assist adults with disabilities in a direct care, residential setting. Experience is not required, but is preferred. Paid trainings will be provided. We have part time positions and possibly some full time positions available.

Minimum high school diploma; experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred; excellent driving record.
 
Essential Direct Care Responsibilities

• Assist the Community Living Managers in providing direct services and training to residents, or provide substitute coverage.
  
• Assist residents in their daily personal care and grooming, including care of body, hair, teeth and clothing, etc.
  
• Assist residents in the development of leisure-time activities and recreation by participating in these activities. Leisure and recreation should be and are done outside of what is on the Individual Program Plan.
  
• Assist counselors in implementing behavior and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Programs.
  
• Maintain a family-type atmosphere for residents.
  
• Assist residents in maintaining contact with family and friends through use of telephone and/or mail.
  
• Encourage residents to share their experiences in the day program with other residents and staff.
  
• Assist Community Living Managers with making of medical, dental, and psychological appointments, and other special services available to residents.
  
• Maintain close contact with house staff to assure a unified, consistent training program for residents.
  
• Assist with the maintenance of the residence by following the schedule of daily chores, the training of clean-up skills, and other tasks needed to provide a safe and pleasant environment for residents.
  
• Be able to communicate instructions and directions to the clients in a manner that is easily understandable.
  
• This requires fluency in speaking the primary language of the clients.
  
• Position requires regularly lifting or supporting 50 or more pounds. Also, when required, must be physically able to restrain a behavioral client.
  
• Demonstrate a willingness to perform essential job functions and duties with the safety of the clients and self being a top priority, and adhere to and comply with all safety guidelines taught in trainings.

Other duties as assigned.

Apply today for immediate consideration.  We will contact you for an interview if your application is viewed favorably. Please no phone calls or walk-in applicants.  Thank you for your interest in our agency.

Please visit our webpage at www.targetcommunity.org for more information about our company and the individuals we serve.