Residential 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. 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
  • Assist 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
  • 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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