Program Instructor Day Program - New Milford

New Milford, CT, USA Req #1174

Sunday, July 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.

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Summary

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains specified level of supervision of individuals in the community.
• Provides meaningful community experiences to individuals.
• Assists in the completion of individuals assessments.
• Fosters community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities
• Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
• Documents case notes, communication logs, programs, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, time sheets, mileage forms and other required documentation timely and accurately..
• Provides active treatment to individuals.
• Models positive adult roles in the community
• Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency.

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Understanding the nature of human systems: individual, group, organization, community and society, and their major interactions 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.
• Skill in identifying and selecting natural opportunities which promote growth and goal attainment 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. Experience using basic computer programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications:
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License

o. Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification

p. Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable)

q. CPR and First Aid certification, as required by program site.

r. PMT certification

Benefits:

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

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
• Hiring Rate $17.60
• Required Education High School

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• New Milford, CT, USA