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Ability Beyond Direct Care/Human Services - Hourly Incentives! in Waterbury, Connecticut
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 requiredMinimum Requirements: High School Diploma & Valid Driver's License
Pay Rate: $17.75 - $19.00 / hour. Shift & weekend hourly incentives ($2 -$7 per hour)
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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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro