Community Engagement Guide

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Community Services Facilitator to join our team in our Richmond, Virginia location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide this is the opportunity for you.

We are currently seeking a Community Services Facilitator to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Richmond, Va.

Position Details

• The Community Services Facilitator interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of community settings. The Community Engagement Guide provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship and support according to the individual's Person Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP). Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Implements program policy and procedure according to program regulations and guidelines.
• Provides support to individuals in their care.
• Implements and monitors program plans of individuals receiving services.
• Monitors and documents individual progress.
• Leads or co-leads community based activities.
• Assists, teaches and monitors individual's daily living activities, including but not limited to personal hygiene and medication administration.
• Accompanies and monitors individuals on community trips, engages individuals in social and leisure activities, and assures the health and safety of the individuals.
• Maintains accurate and adequate records through written and electronic medical records.
• Reports to administrator on call any immediate or unusual situations(s) and mediate problematic issues between individuals in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in all trainings and meetings.
• Transports to activities as scheduled. Driving is essential.
• Completion of all training requirements within prescribed timeshares
• May perform other related duties when required or assigned.

Earn up to $18.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option.

Benefits

• Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or AA Degree in a Human Services field.
• Experience working with adults and residential and day support services.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Preferred experience: working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.