In-Home Support Counselor

All Star; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Support Counselor in Norwalk, CT to assist adults with developmental disabilities in their homes or apartments. The role focuses on teaching daily living skills and fostering independence, with a schedule of full-time hours from 12:00pm to 7:00pm and weekend availability.

Compassion, a valid driver's license, and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential. This is a community-based position committed to inclusion, independence, and meaningful support for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• A valid driver's license.
• Compassion and ability to see the potential in everyone.
• Positivity and a team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in their homes or apartments with daily living skills.
• Help residents gain independence, confidence and pride in doing things for themselves.
• Work with the in-home supports team to teach skills for independence.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Positive attitude

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Support Counselor

$18.50/hour.

We are looking for dedicated and caring people to work with adult aged individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities. In this role, you would assist individuals in their homes or apartments. If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in the world, we encourage you to apply today!

About Our Company

STAR, Inc., is a non-profit located in Norwalk, CT that provides support services to adult aged individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families for over 70 years. This takes many different forms but all with the same goal of improving the lives of those we serve. We help the individuals we support become the fullest versions of themselves through the values of inclusion, independence, and freedom of choice.

A Day In The Life Of a Support Counselor

As a support counselor you will be working with individuals who live in a home or an apartment assisting them with daily living skills. Our support counselors work with our individuals in teaching them all the things that can help them lead a more independent life

You would work in tandem with the individual and our in-home supports team to help those we serve learn the skills they need to help care for themselves. You will help the people we support gain more independence, confidence and pride in being able to do things for themselves.

Qualifications For The Job

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• Compassion and ability to see the potential in everyone
• Positivity and a team-player attitude

Schedule

Full Time 12:00pm-7:00pm with weekend availability