Shared Day Habilitation Assistant Norwich

New hires are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus Position Summary: To provide assistance to people receiving services throughout all aspects of their lives across educational, residential and community environments. Provides support for activities of daily living (ADL’s) including personal care. Promote choice and independence while providing protective oversight. Demonstrate compliance with all Springbrook policies and State regulations to ensure safe and smooth operation of the Day Habilitation and Residential programs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Be a good role model for the people you support in all situations and settings

Be an advocate for the people you support in all situations and settings

Be punctual and dependable; Regular staff attendance is vital for the people we support

In partnership with the people you support, observe, discuss, and help assess their strengths and opportunities to help develop their personal goals and plans

Support and encourage people as they make choices about the goals they want to pursue, the activities they wish to participate in, and how they want to live their life

Specific tasks ranging from performing intensive personal care needs (i.e., showering, using the restroom) to supervising people while they perform those tasks will depend on the abilities of the people whom you support and their level of need.

Support and encourage people to find meaningful and fun ways to spend their time and make friends outside the Springbrook community. This may include, but is not limited to, attendance at spiritual activities, various recreational activities (such as swimming), and attending family functions for the people or person you support

Follow all written plans, learning materials, and goals

Collect required data

Complete required billing documentation for supports and services provided

Obtain and maintain all applicable training, certifications, and knowledge of policies and procedures

Ensure safe and clean environments, including grounds and vehicles, for the people we support

Attend team meetings and 1:1 meetings with supervisor

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required; Associates's degree preferred

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mandatory overtime as necessary. Will be reassigned to other locations based on business needs

Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in or knowledge of various computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; aptitude for learning other computer software as necessary.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.

Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required

Valid Driver’s License required

Be able to perform all physical interventions

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job DetailsJob Family SPRPay Type HourlyEducation Level High SchoolHiring Min Rate 18 USDHiring Max Rate 20 USD