Lead Support Staff - Bridgeport

Lead Support Staff - BridgeportBridgeport, CT, USA Req #1884 Saturday, January 6, 2024The 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.OVERVIEW This position is the Lead Support Staff for Bridgeport. JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES

Models best practices in carrying out Support Staff responsibilities.

Under direction of Manager, oversees the purchase of food for individuals, and ensures that dietary requirements are met for individuals.

Assists nurse by scheduling and ensuring that medical appointments are fulfilled and have the appropriate follow up.

Meet monthly for Nurse/ Manager meetings

Make monthly schedules

Helps coordinate and write person-centered plans and semi reports

Implements a daily schedule incorporating daily living skills and community experience.

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.

Checks program books and audits third shift medication administration.

Provides direct care to individuals including medical, dietary, hygienic, behavioral supports, medication administration and teaching programs.

Cross trained with two other sites that under this cluster.

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.

Maintains calendar of medical appointments, cleaning schedule, menus, and recreation.

Coordinates and follow up to ensure that meaningful recreation and leisure activities are offered to the individuals.

Follows the procedures, protocols, and policies as outlined in the Personnel Policies and Program Policy and Procedures manuals.

Attends cluster and staff meetings and required in-service training.

Gathers items for monthly packet and submits to the manager in a timely fashion.

Rotate on call responsibility with manager and other lead in the clusters

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two years of progressive experience working with people who have a developmental disability.

Any other variation of education/experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid CT Driver’s license

PMT, CPR

Personal Insured vehicle

SCHEDULE

M-W 3p-11p, Th 9a-5p (flex), Su 9a-5p

SALARY

19.02/hr increases to 19.46/hr after 6 months

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time

Paid Holidays

New Year’s 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’s 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.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Rate $19.02

Required Education High School

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Bridgeport, CT, USA