Meriden Area - Overlook Group Home DSP
About The Position
Start a rewarding career in Human Services with Marrakech. Whether you're just beginning your career, looking to take the next step into a leadership role, or ready to manage a residential program, we have opportunities for compassionate professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. At Marrakech, our staff help individuals live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives while building meaningful relationships and connections within their communities. We're hiring at multiple levels and offer opportunities for growth and advancement throughout our organization.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Connecticut Driver's License
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to obtain required certifications
- One year of residential or direct support experience (Lead DSP)
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Group Home Manager)
- Two years of progressive experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities (Group Home Manager)
- At least one year of supervisory experience preferred (Group Home Manager)
Nice To Haves
- Human services experience preferred but not required (DSP)
- Experienced DSPs looking to grow into leadership (Lead DSP)
- Experienced human services professionals ready to lead a residential program (Group Home Manager)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support with daily living activities
- Community participation
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Behavioral supports
- Medication administration
- Household management
- Helping individuals achieve their personal goals
- Serve as mentors to staff (Lead DSP)
- Supporting program operations (Lead DSP)
- Modeling best practices (Lead DSP)
- Helping ensure quality services are delivered to individuals served (Lead DSP)
- Oversee daily operations (Group Home Manager)
- Train and supervise staff (Group Home Manager)
- Ensure quality services (Group Home Manager)
- Support individuals' needs (Group Home Manager)
- Create a positive environment for both residents and employees (Group Home Manager)
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Paid and Unpaid Leave for: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Disaster Relief Volunteer, Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave, Military Leave
- Employer-Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
- External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
- 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
- DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
- Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
- Staff Recognition Program
- Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
- Marrakech’s Homeownership Program
- Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
- Recruitment Referral Bonus
- Other Corporate Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
