Program Instructor ASL

This position is in the Mystic CT area.

Do you like to help people? Are you fluent in American Sign Language?

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, energetic person to work with an individual currently living at home with his parents in the Mystic CT area. This person will provide direct care to a person who is deaf/hard of hearing and also has neurological and developmental challenges.

• Ensuring health issues are addressed
• Assist individual in daily activities
• Implement behavioral goals and teaching strategies
• Foster community belonging through individual-centered appropriate activities
• Model positive adult roles in the community
• Assist with improving the individual's quality of life

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Related experience and/or training in working with people with disabilities who are also deaf/hard of hearing
• Fluent in American Sign Language

• CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to become certified
• PMT certified or the ability to become certified
• DDS Medication Administration Certification or the ability to become certified

• Mon - Fri, 30 hours flexible depending on the needs of the individual (2 positions are open)

• Starting rate is $19.23 per hour. This will be increased to $19.66 per hour after successfully completing a 6-month introductory period.
• There is a $0.50 hourly differential once DDS Medication Administration Certification is obtained

• 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 Home ownership Program
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
  • Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Other Corporate Discount Programs

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.