Starting pay rate of $18.00 per hour!
Now hiring for the following shifts/schedules:
Participant A (EB)
- Monday - Friday | 9:00AM-5:00PM (alt. 9:30AM-5:30PM) | 40 hours a week
- Located in Baltimore, MD
- FULL-TIME
We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join our team as Support Counselors.
In this position, you will assist an adult individual with disabilities with learning independent living and community engagement skills. Your duties will include:
- Pre-vocational skills training
- Independent living skills training
- Companionship and supervision
- Teaching and modeling socialization skills
- Establishing community connections and relationships
- Developing and implementing a weekly schedule of preferred activities
- Supports during community-based appointments, events, and outings
- Record-keeping using electronic time management software and electronic health record system
Are you the right one for us?
Most importantly, our ideal candidate will be passionate about our mission to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in finding the supports, services and opportunities they need to live the life they dream of. You will be a reliable, compassionate, resourceful and detail-oriented professional who is able to balance outstanding service with excellent work-ethics. You will also be an exceptional problem-solver and excellent communicator who is able to foster effective, collaborative relationships with clients and families and embrace a compassionate, team-based culture. Lastly, you will be willing and able to travel to and support clients throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Seniors, students, bilingual individuals, and all others are encouraged to apply. Preferred experience include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medication Technician (CMT), Residential Counselor, Vocational or Job Coach, Employment Specialist, Behavior Technician, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Home Health Aide, Child Care Attendant or Personal Care Attendant
When you join our team at Companions, you will be joining a company that offers:
- Competitive remuneration
- Career advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance coverage; and 401K retirement plan with company contribution for eligible employees
- Paid Time-Off (PTO), including vacation, sick, and holiday pay for eligible employees