ASL Fluent Substitute Support Staff - West Hartford

ASL Fluent Substitute Support Staff
- West Hartford

West Hartford, CT, USA

We are currently seeking ASL fluent staff for Per Diem positions!

This position is for an individual who is dually diagnosed and uses ASL to communicate.

• Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions
• Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Assists in the completion of individuals assessments.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency.
• Provides active treatment to individuals.
• Models positive adult roles in the community
• Fosters community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities
• Provides meaningful community experiences to individuals.
• Maintains specified level of supervision of individuals in the community.
• Documents case notes, communication logs, programs, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, time sheets, mileage forms and other required documentation timely and accurately.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3 to 6 months-related experience and/or training, or human service training certificate.

• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications:
• Department of Developmental Services
  - Medication Certification (to be obtained within six months of hire)
• Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable)
• CPR and First Aid certification

• Rate may be dependent on start date
• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Paid and Unpaid Leave for Bereavement, Jury Duty, 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)
• 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.