Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING TO IMPACT A CHILD’S LIFE?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO USE YOUR PAST GAINED EXPERIENCE TO HELP MAKE CHILDREN SUCCESSFUL NO MATTER THE CHALLENGES THEY MAY FACE?

ARE YOUR LOOKING TO START A NEW ADVENTURE IN YOUR CAREER?

Then we would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services. Adelbrook provides a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines with one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our residents. Adelbrook is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).

About the Program

Here at Adelbrook Developmental & Behavioral Service’s we provide services and support necessary to assist our population with daily living, school, employment and social activities.

About our Benefits

Adelbrook offers its employees competitive salaries, high quality/ low cost health insurance, generous paid time off, a matching retirement savings plan, and life insurance. Additionally, Adelbrook also supports continuing education with tuition reimbursement and matching loan/ loan forgiveness programs.

Job Summary

This position will work within a variety of settings to maintain safety, support and teach individuals new skills. You will ensure the participation of a variety of activities to assist the individual in obtaining the highest level of independence possible. Provide positive reinforcement for all appropriate behaviors, social interactions and learning and give effective corrective feedback as needed. Support learning via leading by example—being a good role model in each interaction with individual/families and all staff. Assist with the Implementation of daily activities such as behavioral programming, life skills, educational services, medical appointments and leisure/recreational activities. These job duties may include working with individuals of the opposite gender. This position will ensure safety for everyone in the environment by being prepared and able to implement therapeutic crisis interventions (based on individualized behavioral programs) to include hands-on physical interventions as required.

Education, Experience, and other Qualifications:

Candidates must have a high school diploma. Additional college level credits in psychology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education or related field preferred. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience working with youth with Pervasive Disability Disorders (PDD) and/or who have conditions on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) and display challenging behaviors. Experience implementing individualized behavioral programming is a plus.

Candidates will be required to attend and successfully complete a series of training (Agency Orientation, Psychological/Physical Management Training (PMT), CPR&FA, medication administration program, Risking Connections, and others required by the work location or agency. The ability to transfer the knowledge and skills gained during these training programs into practice in the work environment is essential. Experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred. Pre-hire, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a basic health screening (TB and drug test), DMV, DCF and criminal history checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.25 - $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cromwell, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to attend mandatory training the week of March 20, 2023 - March 24, 2023?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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