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Marrakech, Inc. Lead Program Instructor- West Haven in West Haven, Connecticut
Lead Program Instructor- West Haven
West Haven, CT 06516, USA Req #1912
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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.
Lead Program Instructor
SUMMARY
The Lead Program Instructor provides direct care to persons with developmental and/or physical disabilities. They implement service plan and other habilitation programs and facilitate and promote community integration. This person will act as a role model for Day Program Instructors, Floaters and Drivers. They are responsible for analyzing all given work and for designing training methods with the assistance of the designated supervisory personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Trains new and current employees.
Schedules employees and flexes own schedule to avoid overtime costs.
Co-facilitates staff meetings with supervisor Once Medication-Certified, administers prescribed oral and topical medications under written direction of physician.
Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions when necessary.
Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
Assists in the completion of individual assessments.
Asks for assistance from co-workers and supervisors when unsure of job duty and refer to program policies and procedures for job clarification.
Essential employee – assist in scheduling trained staff to fill in shifts for this position during scheduled time off due to the essential function of this position.
Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency. Implements eating procedures as written.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Two years of progressive experience working with people who have a developmental disability.
Any other variation of education/experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid CT Driver’s license
PMT, CPR
Personal Insured vehicle
SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri 8a-4p (40 FT)
SALARY
$19.02/hr increases to $19.46/hr after 6 months
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
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 Homeownership Program
Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
Recruitment Referral Bonus
Other Corporate Discount Programs
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.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Rate $19.02
Required Education High School
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- West Haven, CT 06516, USA