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.
- Physical Support: Lift, transfer, and position individuals as necessary, following service plans.
- Behavioral Programs: Implement daily behavioral and goal programs, and conduct Physical/Psychological Management Training as required.
- Adaptive Equipment: Use and maintain adaptive devices, including hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and medical tubes.
- 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.
- Valid CT Driver's License
- Department of Developmental Services medication certification
- Public Service License (if applicable)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- PMT certification
- Tu-F 12p-8p, Sa 8a-4p (40 FT)
- $19.59/hr. Increases to $20.04/hr after 6 months
- If DDS Medication Certification is acquired, rate increases by $0.50/hr
- 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
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