439 - Byron Program Counselor

Marrakech, Inc.; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Marrakech, Inc. provides direct care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. You will implement behavior programs and assist with daily routines, meals, hygiene, and community integration while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

The role involves documentation, shift coordination, and use of adaptive equipment. CPR/First Aid may be required, and medication certification may be pursued as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or human service training certificate.
• Experience with basic computer programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of Marrakech individuals following agency policies.
• Coordinate daily routines including shopping, meals, recreation, bills, budgets, and chores.
• Purchase groceries and supervise food preparation following prescribed diets and procedures.
• Assist individuals in daily activities and hygiene.
• Coordinate scheduling to cover shifts due to essential function.

Skills

Safety procedures

Behavior programs

Documentation

Daily care coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–6 months related experience or training

Human service training certificate

Job description

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assures safety and wellbeing of Marrakech individuals while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Assists the individuals being served to coordinate their daily routine including food shopping, meal preparation, recreational activities, bills, budgets, and household chores as needed.
• Purchases groceries as well as supervise and assist in the preparation of food for individuals, following special prescribed diets and food consistency orders. Implement eating procedures as written.
• Assists individuals in daily activities, including daily hygiene functions
• Essential employee - assists in scheduling trained staff to fill in shifts for this position during scheduled time off due to the essential function of this position.
• Assists the individual in contacting the day program/work if the individual is home ill.
• Assists individuals in household management tasks including cleaning.
• Implements and documents behavioral programs, teaching strategies, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Documents communication logs, programs, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, time exception reports, mileage logs, Therapp and other required documentation
• Uses the timeclock or Sandata system when arriving/leaving shift
• Lifts and Transfers individuals as required. Repositions individuals as stipulated in service plan.
• (If DDS Medication Certified) Administers prescribed oral and topical medications under written direction of Physician. (Must become medication certified within allotted timeframe)
• Follows the Critical Information for the program
• Uses and maintains adaptive equipment (such as Century Tub, wheelchairs, Hoyer lift) according to safety guidelines.
• Implements Physical/Psychological Management Training, CPR and First Aid as required
• Performs housekeeping tasks

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:

1. Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification
2. Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable)
3. CPR and First Aid certification, as required by program site.
4. PMT certification