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Direct Support Professionals Needed! FT and PT Positions Available!
Ansonia, CT, USA
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Marrakech is looking for staff to work with our wonderful participants with developmental disabilities, physical, behavioral or other needs in a group home setting.
We seek nurturing people who will provide care with respect and dignity as well as promote independence and community integration.
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Part-Time and Full-Time positions available!
SUMMARY
We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities. 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
Implements eating procedures as written, if applicable.
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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Last updated : 2024-04-26
Full Time
$35k-39k (estimate)
03/25/2024
05/04/2024
marrakechinc.org
BRANFORD, CT
200 - 500
1971
JEFFREY L ANDUS
$10M - $50M
Marrakech was founded in 1971 by two Yale undergraduates who believed that people could and should be served in a way that promotes their ability to self direct their lives. Over 40 years later, Marrakech, Inc. subscribes to a practice that assures that each person who is referred for services has a highly individualized service plan. Marrakech works diligently with funding sources to use resources effectively. The organization is accredited by CARF International for its community employment services, residential programs and community support services. Last year, Marrakech provided services t...o over 1,300 people who face challenges including developmental and acquired disabilities, mental illness and/or substance abuse and economic challenges. Mission To provide residential, employment, support, referral, and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities and people with similar service needs to assist them in exercising their human rights as citizens and contributing members of society. Vision Our Vision is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by his or her neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for his or her individual qualities and contributions.
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