Lead Program Instructor - West Haven

Marrakech Inc. • West Haven, CT

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About The Position

Marrakech Inc. is seeking a Lead Program Instructor to provide direct care to people with developmental and physical disabilities in its Day Program. The position implements behavior, habilitation, and vocational programs and facilitates community integration and safety. The role supports individuals with daily activities, meaningful community experiences, and person-centered activities that foster community belonging.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to six months of related experience and/or training, or a human service training certificate.
• Experience using basic computer programs.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Department of Developmental Services Medication Certification.
• Ability to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License, if applicable.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification, as required by the program site.
• Ability to obtain PMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities, including personal hygiene.
• Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs, and other team-recommended programs and procedures.
• Assist with completing individual assessments.
• Supervise and assist with preparing food according to individuals’ prescribed diets and food consistency requirements.
• Provide active treatment to individuals.
• Model positive adult roles in the community.
• Foster community belonging through appropriate person-centered activities.
• Provide meaningful community experiences to individuals.
• Maintain the specified level of supervision of individuals in the community.
• Complete case notes, communication logs, program documentation, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, timesheets, mileage forms, and other required documentation accurately and on time.

Benefits

• Paid time off and dedicated sick time.
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Paid and unpaid leave for bereavement, jury duty, disaster relief volunteering, family and non-FMLA medical leave, and military leave.
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• External Employee Assistance Program for full-time employees.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• DSP credentialing through the NADSP.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts at local colleges and universities.
• Access to voluntary insurance and benefits.
• Staff recognition program.
• Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay.
• Homeownership program.
• Perfect attendance bonus program.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Corporate discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED