Human Services Associate

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut seeks supportive individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

As a Human Services Associate, you would be watching over and supporting program participants with disabilities within various HS programs.

Schedule: 8am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available 

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement 
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• Nine (9) Paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount 
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill) 

Responsibilities: 

• Community-Based Day Services Program.
• Contribute data to Individual Service and Behavioral Plans on a daily basis.
• Assists in the development and implementation of monthly programming schedules; including facility and community-based activities.
• Implement behavior plan guidelines as required.
• Ensure participants’ safety by closely watching them and teaching safety rules and regulations at their work, volunteer sites, or Goodwill facilities.
• Lead and encourage individuals to participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Provide personal care assistance to program participants.
• Teach participants how to complete work tasks and appropriate social skills.
• Report participants’ progress to team members, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Complete all applicable written documentation.
• Provide safe transportation to program participants.
• Follow appropriate Goodwill vehicle operation guidelines, including: completing visual vehicle inspections, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and reporting any mechanical issues or vehicle damage immediately upon occurrence to the program supervisor.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance for privacy while ensuring best practices. 

Position Requirements:

• Associate’s degree preferred but a combination of education, training or practical work experience considered.
• Excellent organizational, both verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.  
• First Aid, CPR, and Physical and Psychological Training (PMT) certifications are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).  
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.  
• May be required to assist individuals with mobility and physical transfers. Hoyer Lifts may be involved.
• May be required to seek a Public Service License (PSL) or DDS Medication Administration Certification.

Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

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