Residential Care & Independence Specialist

Goodwill-of-Western-; Cheshire (CT); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance (employee‑

Life insurance (Goodwill paid)

Disability insurance (long/short term)

Retirement plan 403(b) with employer-m

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000

Résumé du poste

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is hiring a Residential Specialist in Cheshire, CT. The role focuses on supervising and assisting participants with daily living, self-care, safety monitoring, and transportation to activities within the residential program.

The position requires a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days. Expect 40-hour+ schedules with potential overnight shifts and extensive documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Must have valid driver’s license and daily access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR (training offered by Goodwill and must be obtained within 30 days).
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying and/or transferring up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and pursue individuals who leave premises.
• Must complete all required new employee trainings within 30 days of hire and annually in accordance with CARF standards, Goodwill policies and state mandates.
• Must be able to stay awake while performing overnight positions.

Responsabilités

• Assists with the development and implementation of individual service plans and/or behavioral plans for funded participants and Community Resident Participants to transition the individual to greater independence in the community as appropriate.
• Provides daily briefing of activities and assignments to supervisor.
• Completes notes as assigned by supervisor including daily documentation and data collection for Individual Service, Behavioral Plans, and/or Therap ISP Data as necessary. Notes must be completed at the end of each shift and must reflect the accurate times of service and all services provided.
• Works with program participants as assigned at sites to ensure successful and timely completion of all assignments. If the participant refuses services, the supervisor must be notified immediately.
• Provides round-trip transportation to outings and/or appointments for assigned program participants as necessary. This will require use of Goodwill-issued vans when working at a Goodwill Community Residence.
• If working in a 24-hour home or assigned 1:1 to a client, must keep client in line-of-sight as defined for the person served. If working in Wahlstrom Residence, must conduct regular safety monitoring checks as set forth by Wahlstrom Coordinator
• Performs personal care assistance as required in Community Residences
• All overnight shifts are awake positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

First Aid & CPR

Disability experience

Documentation

Safety monitoring

Formation

High School Diploma

Outils

Driver's license

Description du poste

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is hiring a Residential Specialist in Cheshire, CT. The role focuses on supervising and assisting participants with daily living, self-care, safety monitoring, and transportation to activities within the residential program.

The position requires a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days. Expect 40-hour+ schedules with potential overnight shifts and extensive documentation responsibilities.