Summary
Location
Waterbury
Type
full-time
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About this role
Marrakech is looking for staff to work with our wonderful participants with developmental disabilities, physical, behavioral or other needs in a group home setting. We seek nurturing people who will provide care with respect and dignity as well as promote independence and community integration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Food Management: Oversee food purchases, ensuring dietary needs are met for individuals.
- Teaching and Teamwork: Implement incidental teaching and facilitate teamwork to achieve individual program goals.
- Scheduling: Develop and implement daily schedules that focus on daily living skills and community experiences; coordinate in-house recreation and outings based on individual interests.
- Direct Care: Provide comprehensive care, including medical, dietary, hygienic, and behavioral support.
- Environment Maintenance: Ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment; maintain agency property effectively.
- Appointment Management: Maintain calendars for medical appointments, staff schedules, and program implementation; follow up on medical recommendations and ensure meaningful recreational activities are offered.
- Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to personnel policies and procedures; ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Complete monthly program reviews and maintain accurate documentation, including case notes, incident reports, and safety logs.
- Behavioral Programs: Implement daily behavioral and goal programs and conduct Physical/Psychological Management Training as required.
- Administrative Duties: Rotate on call, Monthly staffing schedule, plan recreation, cash on hand audits, geo tabs, ensure monthly drills are completed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree in Human Services, Special Education, or related field preferred. A high school diploma/GED with one year of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid CT Driver's License
- Department of Developmental Services medication certification
- Public Service License (if applicable)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- PMT certification
SCHEDULE
- Tu-Th 2p-10p, F 9a-5p Flex, Sa 9a-5p
- 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. 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 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 Lead Support Staff will provide compassionate direct care to individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities while managing day-to-day site operations. They will also orient and schedule support staff to ensure a collaborative environment.
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