Job Description

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.

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SUMMARY
We are looking for Paraprofessionals to work with behavioral health and similar service needs. Follows treatment team recommendations in providing daily living support to young adults. Direct care staff. Must have own, insured vehicle to use for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model best practices in carrying out Paraprofessional responsibilities.
• Reads every day and follows each individual\xe2\x80\x99s Positive Program Plan (PPP) schedule.
• Ensure young adults\xe2\x80\x99 medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctors\xe2\x80\x99 appointments, providing transportation to appointment, following through on doctor\xe2\x80\x99s orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor. Monitors, observes and prompts young adults\xe2\x80\x99 self- administration of medication.
• Assist young adults in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
• Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs, ARC trauma informed practices and protocols and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Assist in the completion of assessments.
• Model positive adult roles in the community and foster community belonging through young adult centered appropriate activities
• Provide active treatment to young adults, as outlined in the Individual Plan.
• Provide meaningful community experiences to young adults.
• Maintains specified level of supervision of young adults in the community and at home.
• Documents case notes in ETO, communication logs, programs, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, time sheets, mileage forms and other required documentation timely and accurately.
• Implement monitoring protocols.
• Implement Physical/Psychological Management Training, CPR, and First Aid as required
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. This includes housekeeping such as dishes, floors, countertops, bathrooms, kitchen areas, simple yard work, and other areas.
• Pre-vocational/vocational skill development duties are included. These may include active participating in Life Skills Training, assisting with job applications, interviews, job coaching, etc.
• Represent the values, mission and vision of the organization.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Skill in identifying and selecting interventions which promote growth and goal attainment for individuals with complex trauma histories and/or mental health disorders.
• Skill in planning, implementing and evaluating interventions for individuals with complex trauma histories and/or mental health disorders.
• Consistent behavior in selecting interventions which are congruent with the values of Marrakech and individuals with complex trauma histories and/or mental health disorders.
• Process skills which are required to plan and implement services for individuals with complex trauma histories and/or mental health disorders.

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. Experience using basic computer programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Connecticut Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
• Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications:
• CPR and First Aid certification, as required by program site.
• PMT certification

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• New Year\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.