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Direct Support Staff Needed!

Marrakech

Trumbull (CT)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Direct Support Staff. This role involves providing essential care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in a group home setting. The ideal candidates will implement behavior programs, assist with daily activities, and foster community integration. With both part-time and full-time positions available, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while starting a rewarding career in Human Services. Join a nurturing environment that values respect and dignity for all participants.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Employer-Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K and Profit Sharing Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Staff Recognition Program
Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
Recruitment Referral Bonus

Qualifications

  • 3 to 6 months of related experience required.
  • Human service training certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Implement behavior programs and promote community integration.
  • Assist in daily activities and medical health issues.

Skills

Understanding human systems
Identifying growth opportunities
Implementing interventions
Process skills for service implementation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description






Direct Support Staff Needed!


Branford, CT, USA * Bridgeport, CT, USA * East Haven, CT, USA * Middletown, CT, USA * Milford, CT, USA * New Haven, CT, USA * North Haven, CT 06473, USA * Prospect, CT 06712, USA * Terryville, Plymouth, CT, USA * Trumbull, CT 06611, USA * Waterbury, CT, USA * West Haven, CT 06516, USA * Wolcott, CT 06716, USA
Req #1848


Friday, April 18, 2025


Marrakech is looking for staff to work with our wonderful participants with developmental disabilities, physical, behavioral or other needs in a group home setting. We seek nurturing people who will provide care with respect and dignity as well as promote independence and community integration.




Start a career in Human Services!


Part-Time and Full-Time positions available!



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



  • Ensure individuals' medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctor's appointments, providing transportation to appointments, following through on doctor's orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor.

  • 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

  • Assis individuals in community integration and improving their overall quality of life.



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.



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





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




Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.



Other details


  • Pay Type
    Hourly

  • Hiring Rate
    $17.60

  • Required Education
    High School




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  • Branford, CT, USA

  • Bridgeport, CT, USA

  • East Haven, CT, USA

  • Middletown, CT, USA

  • Milford, CT, USA

  • New Haven, CT, USA

  • North Haven, CT 06473, USA

  • Prospect, CT 06712, USA

  • Terryville, Plymouth, CT, USA

  • Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

  • Waterbury, CT, USA

  • West Haven, CT 06516, USA

  • Wolcott, CT 06716, USA








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