At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful!
Location(s): Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Prospect, and Ridgefield
Hours: Evening & overnight shifts. At least one weekend day availability is required
Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma & Valid Driver's License
Pay Rate: $17.75 - $19.00 / hour. Shift & weekend hourly incentives ($2 -$7 per hour)
Responsibilities:
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Work with individuals with medical, behavioral, independent living, and recovery needs across group homes and (or) individual apartments
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Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care
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Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments
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Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as Special Olympics
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Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills
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Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes
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Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists
Benefits:
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Extensive paid training and certification program
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Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
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Paid time off (increases over years of service)
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Self-directed retirement plan options (503B)
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PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
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Access to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources
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Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
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Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
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Employee mentorship program
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Opportunities for growth and advancement
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A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver’s license is required
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Willingness to learn, no experience needed
To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro