What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Staff - Bridgeport position at Marrakech?
The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.
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SUMMARY
We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities in our Supportive Living Services Program. This person will be responsible for implementing behavior programs and other habilitation programs, and also facilitating and promoting community integration and safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure individuals' medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctor's appointments, providing transportation to appointments, following through on doctor's orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor.
- Assist individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
- Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
- Assist in the completion of individual assessments.
- Model positive adult roles in the community
- Foster community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities
- Asks for assistance from co-workers and supervisors when unsure of job duties and refers to program policies and procedures for job clarification.
- Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency. Implements eating procedures as written, if applicable.
- Overnight awake staff is required to complete hourly safety checks on the individual
- Assis individuals in community integration and improving their overall quality of life.
REQUIREMENTS :
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3 to 6 months-related experience and / or training, or human service training certificate.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Benefits :
Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.
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