Summary
Location
Branford, East Haven, West Haven, New Haven, Wolcott, Middlebury, Meriden, Plymouth, Bridgeport, North Haven, Waterbury, Hamden, Milford, Trumbull, Prospect, Durham
Type
full-time
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Our Vision:
We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.
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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
- 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.
- Assist individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
- Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
- Assist in the completion of individual assessments.
- Model positive adult roles in the community
- 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
- Assis individuals in community integration and improving their overall quality of life.
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.
- Skill in implementing interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Process skills which are required to implement services 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:
- Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
- Bereavement
- Jury Duty
- Disaster Relief Volunteer
- Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
- Military Leave
- Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
- External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
- 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
- Educational Benefits, Including:
- DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
- Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
- Staff Recognition Program
- Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
- Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
- Marrakech’s Homeownership Program
- Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
- Recruitment Referral Bonus
- Other Corporate Discount Programs
Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.
Other facts
About Marrakech Inc.
A diverse nonprofit organization, Marrakech has been providing person-centered, unique, and effective human services for children and adults with and without disabilities throughout Connecticut since 1971. The services are varied but all share the common goal to assist individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency while experiencing the best quality of life possible.
Our caring, inclusive and supportive team serves more than 1,000 individuals each year. They are our neighbors with disabilities, children transitioning to adulthood, friends battling with addiction, homelessness, and mental illness, and community members who need assistance to find a job or make ends meet. Marrakech helps provide homes, build skills, and support individuals and families in a person-centered way that encourages people to reach their potential. The result is stronger communities.
Mission
To provide residential, employment, support, referral, and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities and people with similar service needs to assist them in exercising their human rights as citizens and contributing members of society.
Vision
Our Vision 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.
What you'll do
- The Direct Care Worker will provide direct care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, implementing behavior and habilitation programs. They will also assist with daily activities, medical appointments, and promote community integration.
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