Lead Program Counselor - New Haven
About The Position
Marrakech is looking for staff to work with our wonderful participants with developmental disabilities, physical, behavioral or other needs in a group home setting. We seek nurturing people who will provide care with respect and dignity as well as promote independence and community integration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following. Other duties may be assigned. Food Management: Oversee food purchases, ensuring dietary needs are met for individuals. Teaching and Teamwork: Implement incidental teaching and facilitate teamwork to achieve individual program goals. Scheduling: Develop and implement daily schedules that focus on daily living skills and community experiences; coordinate in-house recreation and outings based on individual interests. Direct Care: Provide comprehensive care, including medical, dietary, hygienic, and behavioral support. Environment Maintenance: Ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment; maintain agency property effectively. Appointment Management: Maintain calendars for medical appointments, staff schedules, and program implementation; follow up on medical recommendations and ensure meaningful recreational activities are offered. Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to personnel policies and procedures; ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Complete monthly program reviews and maintain accurate documentation, including case notes, incident reports, and safety logs. Physical Support: Lift, transfer, and position individuals as necessary, following service plans. Behavioral Programs: Implement daily behavioral and goal programs, and conduct Physical/Psychological Management Training as required. Adaptive Equipment: Use and maintain adaptive devices, including hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and medical tubes.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Human Services, Special Education, or related field preferred.
- A high school diploma/GED with one year of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Valid CT Driver's License
- Department of Developmental Services medication certification
- Public Service License (if applicable)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- PMT certification
Responsibilities
- Oversee food purchases, ensuring dietary needs are met for individuals.
- Implement incidental teaching and facilitate teamwork to achieve individual program goals.
- Develop and implement daily schedules that focus on daily living skills and community experiences
- Coordinate in-house recreation and outings based on individual interests.
- Provide comprehensive care, including medical, dietary, hygienic, and behavioral support.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
- Maintain agency property effectively.
- Maintain calendars for medical appointments, staff schedules, and program implementation
- Follow up on medical recommendations and ensure meaningful recreational activities are offered.
- Adhere to personnel policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
- Complete monthly program reviews and maintain accurate documentation, including case notes, incident reports, and safety logs.
- Lift, transfer, and position individuals as necessary, following service plans.
- Implement daily behavioral and goal programs, and conduct Physical/Psychological Management Training as required.
- Use and maintain adaptive devices, including hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and medical tubes.
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
- Educational Benefits, Including:
- DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
- Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
- Staff Recognition Program
- Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
- 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
