ASL Fluent Substitute Support Staff - Winsted
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Marrakech Inc.
Winsted, CT, US
Summary
The staff member assists individuals with daily hygiene, behavioral goals, and meal preparation while fostering community belonging. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of case notes, incident reports, and safety procedures.
Job Description
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.
We are currently seeking ASL fluent staff for Per Diem positions in the Winsted area!
This position is with an individuals who is Dually Diagnosed who uses ASL to communicate.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS/DUTIES
- 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.
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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications:
- Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification (to be obtained within six months of hire)
- Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable)
- CPR and First Aid certification
SALARY
- $18.25/hr. Increases to $18.67/hr after 6 months
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.
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.
Founded
1971
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Woodbridge, Connecticut
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.
Founded
1971
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Woodbridge, Connecticut