Direct Care Workers Needed!1St, 2Nd, & 3Rd Shifts!

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Friday, June 23, 2023

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

Start a career in Human Services!

Part-Time, Full-Time and Per Diem positions available!

Summary

We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities. This person will be responsible for implementing behavior programs and other habilitation programs, and also facilitating and promoting community integration and safety.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Assis individuals in community integration and improving their overall quality of life.
• Foster community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities
• Asks for assistance from co-workers and supervisors when unsure of job duties and refers to program policies and procedures for job clarification.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency. Implements eating procedures as written, if applicable.
• Overnight awake staff is required to complete hourly safety checks on the individual
• Assist individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
• Ensure individuals’ medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctor’s appointments, providing transportation to appointments, following through on doctor’s orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor.
• Model positive adult roles in the community
• Assist in the completion of individual assessments.

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Understanding the nature of human systems: individual, group, organization, community and society, and their major interactions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Skill in identifying and selecting natural opportunities which promote growth and goal attainment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Process skills which are required to implement services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Skill in implementing interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3 to 6 months-related experience and /or training, or human service training certificate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications:
• Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification (to be obtained within six months of hire)
• Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable)
• CPR and First Aid certification

Benefits

• Military Leave
• Christmas
• Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
• Bereavement
• Juneteenth
• Jury Duty
• Educational Benefits, Including:
• Independence Day
• Other Corporate Discount Programs
• Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
• Marrakech’s Homeownership Program
• Thanksgiving
• Labor Day
• Memorial Day
• Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
• Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
• New Year’s Day
• Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
• Disaster Relief Volunteer
• Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Staff Recognition Program
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
• Paid Holidays
• 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
• DSP Credentialing through the NADSP

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Required Education High School
• Hiring Rate $17.25

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