In-Home Support Instructor

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

Job summary

STAR, Inc. in Norwalk, CT is hiring a Support Counselor to assist adults with developmental disabilities in daily living skills. You'll work in homes or apartments with the in-home supports team to foster independence, confidence, and a sense of pride in doing things for themselves.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license and a compassionate, team-oriented mindset. This full-time position runs 12:00pm-7:00pm with weekend availability. STAR, Inc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid driver\'s license and eligible for a Public Passenger Endorsement.
• Compassion and ability to see the potential in everyone.
• Positivity and a team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living skills in home or apartment settings.
• Help identify and build skills for independent living.
• Collaborate with in-home supports team to empower clients.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver\'s license

Compassion and empathy

Team-player attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Support Counselor

$18.50/hour.

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 and eligible for a Public Passenger Endorsement
• 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

STAR, Inc., is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.