Support Staff - Cheshire

Cheshire, CT, USA Req #1174

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.

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Summary

We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities in our Supportive Living Services Program. 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

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

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• 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.
• Understanding the nature of human systems: individual, group, organization, community and society, and their major interactions 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

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

Benefits

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

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

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

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• Cheshire, CT, USA