Support Staff CSS

Support Staff CSS

Derby, CT, USA

• Fairfield, CT, USA
• New Haven, CT, USA
• West Haven, CT 06516, USA Req #1848

Sunday, October 20, 2024

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 and Full-Time positions, 1st and 2nd shifts 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.

Must have own, insured vehicle to use for work for this position.

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

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.

Monitors, observes and prompts individuals self medication administration.

• Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
• Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Assists in the completion of individuals assessments.
• Model positive adult roles in the community, provide meaningful community experiences, and foster community belonging through individual centered appropriate activities
• Supervise and assist in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency.
• Assist individuals with their money management and budgeting tasks
• Pre-vocational / vocational skill development duties are included. These may include active participating in Life Skills Training, assisting with job applications, interviews, job coaching, etc.
• Mandatory attendance at staff meetings

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.

Experience using basic computer programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Own, insured vehicle to use for work
• Valid Connecticut Driver's License
• Ability to obtain the following licenses / certifications :
• Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification
• Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable)
• CPR and First Aid certification, as required by program site.
• PMT 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. 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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Derby, CT, USA

Fairfield, CT, USA

New Haven, CT, USA

West Haven, CT 06516, USA

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