Program Instructor ASL - West Hartford, CT

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.

This position is in the West Hartford, CT area

Do like to help people?  Are you fluent in American Sign Language?

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, energetic person to work with an individual currently living at home with his parents in the West Hartford, CT area.  This person will provide direct care to a person who is deaf/hard of hearing and also has neurological and developmental challenges.

Some job responsibilities include: 

• ensuring health issues are addressed
• assist individual in daily activities
• implement behavioral goals and teaching strategies\
• foster community belonging through individual centered appropriate activities
• models positive adult roles in the community
• assist with improving the individual's quality of life

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Related experience and/or training in working with people with disabilities who are also deaf/hard of hearing
• Fluent in American Sign Language

Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to become certified
• PMT certified or the ability to become certified
• DDS Medication Administration Certification or the ability to become certified

Schedule: (2 positions are open)

• Mon - Fri 30 hours flexible depending on the needs of the individual

Hourly rate:

• Starting rate is $20.45 per hour.
• There is a 0.50 hourly differential once DDS Medication Administration Certification is obtained

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.