Inclusion Companion for Before and After Care

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Individuals with disabilities may be provided an inclusion companion to assist them in social inclusion opportunities in a licensed childcare setting. Inclusion companions will work in the before and after school Recreational Licensed Childcare programs and/or Early Learning Centers.

Actively and responsibly supervise the person/persons (1-3 individuals) to whom you are assigned. Coordinate with the program director/leaders to adapt activities when necessary; assist the individual with the disability to access all facets of the program; maintain and adhere to behavior protocols when necessary; assist with activities of daily living; communicate daily/weekly with the parents, onsite staff, and supervisors. If the individual with the disability does not require one-on-one attention during the entire activity, the companion shall then assist in basic program duties. Complete all necessary paperwork such as but not limited to incident reports, communication with supervisor and timecards.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:  
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with various types of disabilities; ability to advocate for individuals with disabilities to promote social inclusion within the program; work well with large and small groups; be aware of safety concerns regarding the individuals, and communicate them with the program director/leaders, ability to enforce behavior intervention strategies when necessary; possess an attitude of enthusiasm and commitment in providing recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Must be 18 years old or older. Applicants must meet Office of Childcare requirements and qualifications guidelines. Must have reliable transportation.

• Must pass a criminal background and abuse clearances.
• Complete 6 (six) hours of continuing education units of core knowledge and specific training mandates.
• Must complete a medical evaluation.
• Provide personnel records including applicable training, high school diploma and or college transcript and age verification. 

Expected Hours: 10-25 hours per week 

Before and Aftercare:

Monday-Friday with the exception of school holidays (hours may vary depending on school start and dismissal times)

AM:  Hours are typically: 6:45am-9:30am 

PM:  Hours are typically 2:45pm-6:15pm

Early Learning Center:

Monday-Friday with the exception of school holidays  - 8:15am – 4:45pm

Possible Work locations (based upon need and demand): 

• Bellows Spring Elementary School
• Bollman Bridge Elementary School
• Bushy Park Elementary School
• Dayton Oaks Elementary School
• Deep Run Elementary School
• Ducketts Lane Elementary School
• Elkridge Elementary School
• Forest Ridge Elementary School
• Fulton Elementary School
• Gorman Crossing Elementary School
• Hanover Hills Elementary School
• Hollifield Station Elementary School
• Ilchester Elementary School
• Laurel Woods Elementary School
• Lisbon Elementary School
• Manor Woods Elementary School
• Pointers Run Elementary School
• Rockburn Elementary School
• St. John's Lane Elementary School
• Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
• Veterans Elementary School
• Waverly Elementary School
• West Friendship Elementary School
• Early Learning Center - Harriet Tubman Cultural Center 
• Early Learning Center - Roger Carter Community Center

EXPERIENCE:  
Level I:  No experience or less than one (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities; will work with individual with mild disability.
Level II:  More than one (1) year experience working with individuals with a disability; experience working with mild to moderate disabilities.
Level III:  More than two (2) years' experience working with individuals with disabilities with mild to severe disabilities. Course work in recreation, psychology, special education or a related field required. 
Level IV: Bachelor’s degree or higher, or extensive course work in psychology, sociology, recreation, special education or related field. Two years or more working with individuals with mild to severe disabilities; specific expertise in behavior management, sign language or other specialty; will work with more severe disabilities.

EDUCATION:  
Depends on the specific placement regarding level of disability, specific accommodation needed and level of independence that the individual with the disability possesses.
 
CONTINGENT RATE OF PAY: 
Salary commensurate with experience and on specific skills needed.

RANGE:      
Level I:    $17.00 to $18.50/hour                         Contingent/Paraprofessional
Level II:   $18.50 - $19.50/hour                           Contingent/Paraprofessional
Level III:   $19.50 - $20.50/hour                         Contingent/Paraprofessional
Level IV:  $20.50 - $24.00/hour                         Contingent/Paraprofessional

Salary : $17 - $24