Lead Program Instructor - West Haven

Marrakech Inc; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Marrakech, Inc. in West Haven, CT seeks a direct care staff member to support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in our Day Program.

You will implement behavior plans, assist with habilitation and vocational activities, and promote safe, inclusive community participation. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3–6 months of related experience or training; basic computer skills; and CT driver’s license with possible certifications (CPR/First Aid, PMT).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training, or human service training certificate.
• Experience using basic computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
• Implement behavioral goals and teaching strategies; monitor procedures and exercise programs.
• Assist in completion of individual assessments.
• Supervise and assist in food preparation following special diets.
• Provide active treatment and model positive adult community roles.
• Foster community belonging through person-centered activities.
• Provide meaningful community experiences to individuals.
• Maintain required supervision level in the community.
• Document case notes, logs, reports and other required documentation.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Direct care experience

Education

GED

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY

We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities in our Day Program. This person will be responsible for implementing behavior programs and other habilitation and vocational programs, and also facilitating and promoting community integration and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
• Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Assists in the completion of individuals assessments.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency.
• Provides active treatment to individuals.
• Models positive adult roles in the community
• Fosters community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities
• Provides meaningful community experiences to individuals.
• Maintains specified level of supervision of individuals in the community.
• Documents case notes, communication logs, programs, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, time sheets, mileage forms and other required documentation timely and accurately..

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.Experience using basic computer programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications:
  • Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification
  • Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable)
  • CPR and First Aid certification, as required by program site.
  • PMT certification

SHIFT DETAILS:

• M-F 8a-4p (40FT)

SALARY

• $20.85/hr