Job Description

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.

SUMMARY

We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities in our Day Program. This person will be responsible for implementing behavior programs and other habilitation and vocational programs, and also facilitating and promoting community integration and safety.

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

• 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.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency.
• Provides active treatment to individuals.
• Models positive adult roles in the community
• Fosters community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities
• Provides meaningful community experiences to individuals.
• Maintains specified level of supervision of individuals in the community.
• Documents case notes, communication logs, programs, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, time sheets, mileage forms and other required documentation timely and accurately..

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

• 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

SHIFT DETAILS:

• M-F 8a-4p (40FT)

SALARY

• $20.85/hr

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.