Lead Program Counselor - Bridgeport

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

This home is looking for a lead program counselor to work with wonderful adults with developmental disabilities and significant physical needs. We seek nurturing people who will provide care with respect and dignity as well as promote independence and community integration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Models best practices in carrying out Program Counselor responsibilities.
• Under direction of Manager, oversees the purchase of food for individuals, and ensures that dietary requirements are met for individuals.
• Reviews grocery intake to be sure that the program is stocked with appropriate food according to the menu and that the purchases are delivered to the program site as listed on the receipts.
• Demonstrates and Implements incidental teaching.
• Assists nurse by scheduling and ensuring that medical appointments are fulfilled and have the appropriate follow up.
• Assists with medication group by ensuring that doctor’s order is complete with medications and data before the meeting and coordinating individuals’ attendance.
• Places medication orders on the first Tuesday of each month.
• Updates and labels monthly menus, and files previous ones. Notes any substitutions to nurse.
• Implements a daily schedule incorporating daily living skills and community experience that reflects program goals per OPS.
• Teaches staff on duty how to implement policy, procedures, and programs, daily, during all shifts. Documents this training.
• Relates pertinent information from group voice mails and memos to all staff. Communication by writing/typing in log book/Therap, verbal communication in person and call staff when needed.
• Daily check of program books and third shift medication audit to be sure documentation occurred for previous shifts.
• Daily overnight voice mail audits, documentation of these audits and immediate report of breaches to the Facility Manager verbally and in writing.
• Provides direct care to individuals including medical, dietary, hygienic, behavioral supports, medication administration and teaching programs.
• Monthly calls to Business Office, by third day of month, to report the individual census.
• Prepares and presents reports, regarding responsible program site, at cluster meeting.
• Counts Cash On Hand upon arrival to shift and reports any inaccuracies immediately to the Coordinator.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and assures that agency property is well maintained and home is clean, orderly and safe.
• Provides nighttime and weekend supervision to program staff at group home and other homes in assigned cluster during scheduled hours.
• Works at least one weekend shift as indirect hours.
• Provides On-Call support during the 2 days per week that manager is off. May coordinate with manager for coverage at other times as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in Human Services, Special Education, or related field preferred. A high school diploma/GED with one year of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid CT Driver's License
• CPR and First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain this certification)
• PMT certification (or the ability to obtain this certification)

SCHEDULE:

• Tu-F 12p-8p, Sa 8a-4p (40 FT)

SALARY

• $19.59/hr. Rate increases to $20.04/hr, after 6 months.

Employee Benefits:

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.

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