In-Home Support Instructor

STAR Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR, Inc. in Norwalk, CT is seeking a dedicated Support Counselor to assist adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities in their homes or apartments.

This full-time role runs 12:00pm–7:00pm with weekend availability, offering $18.50 per hour. You will support individuals in daily living skills and collaborate with the in-home supports team to help participants gain independence with compassion.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in homes or apartments with daily living skills.
• Work with individuals in tandem with the in-home supports team to promote independence.
• Help individuals gain independence, confidence and pride in being able to care for themselves.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Public Passenger Endorsement

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.

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 Affictative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.