ASL Fluent Substitute Support Staff - West Hartford

Marrakech, Inc.; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Marrakech, Inc. is seeking ASL-fluent staff for per diem positions to support individuals who are dually diagnosed and use ASL to communicate. This role focuses on promoting independence and providing meaningful community experiences.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, implementing behavioral goals, supervising meals, documenting records, and ensuring safety. Some certifications may be required, and related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• ASL fluency to communicate with individuals.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training in human services.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily activities including hygiene.
• Implement behavioral goals and monitoring procedures; follow exercise programs.
• Assist in completion of assessments.
• Prepare food according to prescribed diets and food consistency.
• Provide active treatment and model positive adult roles in the community.
• Foster community belonging through person-centered activities.
• Provide meaningful community experiences to individuals.
• Maintain appropriate supervision in the community.
• Document case notes, logs, programs, incident and safety reports timely.

Skills

ASL fluency

Education

GED / High School Diploma

Job description

We are currently seeking ASL fluent staff for Per Diem positions!

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

• Rate may be dependent on start date