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Adoption Counselor

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada Marrakech Inc. Full time

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 in our Residential Group Homes. 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

  1. Ensure individuals’ medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctor’s appointments, providing transportation to appointments, following through on doctor’s orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor.
  2. Assist individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
  3. Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
  4. Assist in the completion of individual assessments.
  5. Model positive adult roles in the community.
  6. Foster community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities.
  7. Ask for assistance from co-workers and supervisors when unsure of job duties and refer to program policies and procedures for job clarification.
  8. Supervise and assist in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency. Implement eating procedures as written, if applicable.
  9. Overnight awake staff is required to complete hourly safety checks on the individual.
  10. Assist individuals in community integration and improving their overall quality of life.

REQUIREMENTS:

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  1. Understanding the nature of human systems: individual, group, organization, community and society, and their major interactions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  2. Skill in identifying and selecting natural opportunities which promote growth and goal attainment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  3. Skill in implementing interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  4. Process skills which are required to implement services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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

  1. Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
  2. Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications:
  3. Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification (to be obtained within six months of hire).
  4. Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable).
  5. CPR and First Aid certification.

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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