405 - Lead Program Instructor

Marrakech Inc; West Haven (CT); In loco; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Marrakech, Inc. is seeking staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities in our Day Program. You will implement behavior programs and other habilitation and vocational programs, and facilitate community integration and safety.

The role includes assisting with daily activities, implementing interventions, and documenting progress. This is a full-time daytime position with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, in West Haven, CT.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Understanding human systems

Growth promotion

Implementation of interventions

Process skills

Formazione

HS diploma or GED

3-6 months related experience

Human service training certificate

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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

• 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