ASL Fluent Substitute Support Staff - Winsted

Marrakech Inc.•Winsted, CT

11d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Marrakech is seeking ASL-fluent staff for per-diem positions in the Winsted area. The position supports an individual who is dually diagnosed and uses ASL to communicate. Support staff assist with daily activities, implement team-recommended programs, provide active treatment, and foster meaningful, person-centered participation in the community. The role also includes maintaining required supervision and completing documentation accurately and on time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to six months of related experience and/or training, or a human service training certificate.
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Valid Connecticut driver's license.
Ability to obtain Department of Developmental Services Medication Certification within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with daily activities, including hygiene functions.
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 food preparation, following 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 records, 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 (PTO) 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 (EAP) for full-time employees.
401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
DSP credentialing through the NADSP.
Tuition reimbursement and discounts at local colleges and universities.
Access to voluntary insurance and benefits.
Staff recognition program.
Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay.
Marrakech Homeownership Program.
Perfect Attendance Bonus Program.
Recruitment Referral Bonus.
Corporate discount programs.