Group Home Program Counselor

Marrakech
Any Location, CT
Category Human Resources
Job Description
We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities in our Residential Group Homes. This person will be responsible for implementing behavior programs and other habilitation programs, and also facilitating and promoting community integration and safety.

Requirements

  • Ensure individuals’ medical health issues are addressed.
  • Assist individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
  • Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
  • Assist in the completion of individual assessments.
  • Model positive adult roles in the community
  • Foster community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities
  • Asks for assistance from co-workers and supervisors when unsure of job duties and refers to program policies and procedures for job clarification.
  • Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency. Implements eating procedures as written, if applicable.
  • Overnight awake staff is required to complete hourly safety checks on the individual
  • Assis individuals in community integration and improving their overall quality of life.

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
  • Bereavement
  • Jury Duty
  • Disaster Relief Volunteer
  • Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Paid and Unpaid Leave
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