Description
At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful!
Location: Greater Danbury, CT area
Shifts Available: 2nd shift (evening) and 3rd (overnight) positions, Thursday-Saturday.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a personal vehicle.
Pay Rate: $ 20.50 - $ 21 / hour
Responsibilities:
In this position, our direct care staff will be responsible for providing reinforcement and relief to a designated group of programs that have been determined to require enhanced support. This is a position that will require rotating working shifts at a couple of different locations in the Greater Danbury area.
- Working with people with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home
- Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care
- Assisting with transportation needs for people to and from appointments or on outings
- Immersing people with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities
- 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 (403B)
- PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
- Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance
- Access to an Employee Assistant 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
- A personal vehicle
- Willingness to learn
- Minimum of 1-year previous experience
To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:
