Athelas Institute, Inc.Highlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical interventions as required.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD/DD).
- Training in CPR/First Aid and Mandt Systems.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental, and supplemental coverage through Aflac.
- Company Paid Short/Long Term Disability Insurance and Term Life Insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Jury Duty leave.
- 403B plan and Employee Credit Union (SECU).
- Paid DDA and new hire training, including CPR and First Aid Certification.
Athelas Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was created in 1976 to inspire and enrich the lives of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Our mission: “Providing opportunities for growth and personal accomplishment to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities complemented by quality services and meaningful community engagement.” Our vision: “To participate in a world where all people are empowered to live a life of opportunity, individual satisfaction and success.” Athelas has remained a recognized leader in its field for providing creative programs that meet the needs of individuals who use its services. Athelas Institute Services ~ ¨ Day Opportunities – Services include customized/supported employment; community integrated activities, opportunities & outreach; enhanced vocational; meaningful days. ¨ Residential Opportunities – Services for individuals, small groups, and group home participants with supervision and support based on the needs of the individuals. ¨ Family & Individual Support Services - Services are designed to meet the needs of the individuals & their families at home, as well as, enhance community participation. ¨ Personal Supports - Services are focused on teaching and enhancing daily living skills, in the home and community, and are provided directly to the individual. ¨ Community Learning Services – Services are designed to meet the unique needs of our individuals with a focus on community based integration & activity. Services Are Provided To Individuals Residing In: ■Howard County ■ Baltimore County ■Carroll County* ■Baltimore City *Limited services available