Relief Direct Support (On-Call)

                                                                                               $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!!!! 

CALMRA serves adults, age 18 years or older, with cognitive disabilities in Prince George’s and Montgomery County, Maryland. Many of the individuals we serve also have physical disabilities. These individuals require 24-hour assistance in all areas of living; eating, bathing, dressing, transportation, etc. Individuals live with one or two housemates and receive support from trained, paid, and caring staff.  CALMRA also operates a Senior Center in Laurel, MD to provide day services to seniors or those with age-related disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and/or physical disabilities.

Benefits offered (depending on position and hours worked) include Vacation, Personal and Sick leave; Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance; a 403B Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions; 10 paid holidays annually; an Employee Assistance Program and Paid trainings.

If you love working with people and want a career, not just a job - we would love to talk to you about the possibilities of joining our CALMRA family!

PLEASE NOTE: All CALMRA employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

POSITION SUMMARY:
    The Relief Counselor provides excellent and quality care in our homes on an "as-needed" basis. This position has flexibility in their schedule as well as location worked. Opportunities for shifts in all of our 16 homes in Prince George's and Montgomery are available.  

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASK:
    The following statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed .They should not be considered an exhaustive of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as required.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Planning
    Implement all plans as written.
    Complete data on time, accurately.
    Implement behavior change programs.
    Complete incident reports on time, accurately.
    Follow house routines as close as possible.   

Household Management
    Maintain cleanliness, attractiveness, and comfort of home.
    Report any repair needs to full time staff.
    Assist with cleanliness of house.
    Ensure that all residents maintain clean clothes.   

Maintain Health and Safety Standards
    Arrange for any emergency medical needs.
    Accurately administer and document medication administration.
    Encourage, instruct good hygiene and personal practices.
    Lift, transfer, and position residents safely, as needed. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.   

Health Monitoring
    Observe residents at all times to ensure their safety
    Maintain cleanliness of bed linens especially if incidents occur during the night.
    Maintain proper data as necessary.   

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
    Performs other related duties as assigned.   

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
    Requires knowledge of correct English grammar and usage
    Good computer knowledge and skills including familiarity with the keyboard
    Good interpersonal and communication Skills;
    Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and in writing   

MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE:
    High school Diploma or Equivalent
    Driver’s license and good driving record
    Ability to drive a car/van.   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Relief staff must work at least 3 shifts in any given 1 month period or 20 hours per month.
    Relief staff may not cancel more than 1 accepted assignment in any given 3 month period.
    Extended unavailability (more than 2 weeks) must be approved by the Administrative office
    Relief staff who cancel accepted assignments due to emergencies must submit the reason for cancellation, in writing in order to be eligible for continued work assignments.
    Schedule is based on the resident’s needs.