Brain Injury Support Staff- HANDS ON CARE Multiple Candidates

The Supported Living Group; Colchester (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Connecticut is seeking a Companion to provide supportive services to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as meal preparation and supervision. Candidates must have a high school education, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license. The role offers both part-time and full-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Reliable Transportation is required.
• Valid Drivers License is a must.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, socialization, and assistance with meal preparation.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks and other needs of the individual.

Skills

Desire to improve the quality of life for a person with disabilities

Experience working with disabled individuals

Dependable

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

About SLG

Founded and headquartered in Danielson in 2006, with additional program locations established in Avon and Bethany Connecticut, The Supported Living Group (SLG) provides industry leading non‑medical community based and person focused support services to individuals utilizing Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver I & II, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Home and Community Waiver, Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Waiver supports across Connecticut.

What you need to be qualified for this job

• Desire to improve the quality of life for a person with disabilities
• Experience working with disabled individuals preferred
• A High School Education (or GED)
• Reliable Transportation
• Valid Drivers License
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Personal Cell Phone
• Dependable

Work Schedule

We are looking for Part‑Time and Full Time Staff to cover various shifts.

Service you will be providing

Companion (Comp)

Services are provided in accordance with therapeutic goals. These services include supervision, socialization, assistance and/or supervision of meal preparation, housekeeping tasks that are supplementary to the ability of the individual, and other needs.

Providers must complete a supplemental application and attend the ACR ABI informational session.

ILST

SLG's Independent Living Skills Training Services are individually tailored to individual life goals and recovery targets. SLG's credentialed ILST level staff educate, supervise, and assist our ABI Waiver Participants to develop and maintain skills in areas such as self‑care, medication management, task completion, communication, interpersonal interactions, socialization, sensory/motor ability, community transportation competence, behavioral outburst reduction, problem solving, money management, and household management.

Are you ready to join our team?

It is SLG's philosophy that all individuals have the right to reside in the communities of their choice while being supported to pursue life and professional goals that are personally meaningful and enriching. If you feel that you are able to embody the SLG philosophy, then the next step is to fill out our online application.

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