Direct Care/Human Services - Hourly Incentives!
Description
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)
We are hosting a virtual job fair Via ZOOM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 9:00AM- 4:00PM. All candidates are welcome to apply and attend as either a scheduled interview or virtual walk in.
Responsibilities:
- Work with individuals with medical, behavioral, independent living, and recovery needs across group homes and (or) individual apartments
- Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care
- Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments
- Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as Special Olympics
- Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills
- Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists
Benefits:
- Extensive paid training and certification program
- Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
- Paid time off (increases over years of service)
- Self-directed retirement plan options (503B)
- PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources
- Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
- Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
- Employee mentorship program
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Willingness to learn, no experience needed
To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video: