CARAFAP (Care and Recreational Activities for Autistic People) provides in-home support services throughout Maryland. Guided by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses, we promote independence, community inclusion, and overall well-being through innovative, individualized support.
If hired, we will make every effort to place you at assignments close to your residence.
In Order to Be Considered, You Must Have:
- A least 100 hours of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; however, 1 year is preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent prefferred
Responsibilities:
- Provide intensive individual support services, personal support services, and/or respite care to clients in their homes and/or community settings.
- Promote clients’ independence and autonomy by implementing behavior management strategies and skill-building activities.
- Effectively manage challenging behaviors, including situations involving extreme aggression, using appropriate and least intrusive interventions.
- Engage clients in structured, activity-based programming tailored to their needs.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including time and attendance records, daily logs, progress notes, monthly reports, treatment plans, and crisis plans.
- Facilitate community integration by encouraging clients to utilize public resources and recreational facilities.
- Maintain strict consumer confidentiality at all times.
- Provide direct supervision to clients and maintain client safety/wellbeing during the delivery of respite services.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (Required)
Work Location: In person
