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Marrakech, Inc. Recovery Assistant in New Haven, Connecticut
Recovery Assistant
New Haven, CT, USA Req #1928
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The 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.
SUMMARY
Provides one to one direct care to individuals with mental health disabilities who resided for a period of time in nursing homes, but who have moved to their own apartments. Scheduled for a set number of hours per week per individual according to authorization received by DMHAS CSC. Scheduled on an as needed basis yet works consistent hours each week once authorization is in place. Implements behavior and individual skill building programs and other habilitation programs. Facilitates and promotes community integration and safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains a flexible schedule to work various shifts according to the individual's plans and needs.
Follows the recovery plan and offers suggestions to the CSP when need.
Teaches new skills required for independence, such as grocery shopping, budgeting, and housekeeping
Assists the individuals being served with carrying out their daily routine including food shopping, meal preparation, hygiene functions, recreational activities, bills, budgets, and household chores as needed
Documents case notes, communication logs, programs, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, timesheets, mileage logs and other required documentation
Transports persons supported as required to medical and other appointments and social interactions as described in the individual recovery plan
Operates motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work-related duties
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 3 to 6 months related experience or internship is required. A human service training program certificate can be used in lieu of experience. Staff must take and pass the online RA Certification course and attend any other required training in relation to certification as required by DMHAS or ABH.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Recovery Assistant
CPR and First Aid certification, as required by program site
PMT certification
SCHEDULE
Flex 30 hours
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 $15.69
Required Education High School
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- New Haven, CT, USA
