Description

** Must be Available for Full Time - 1st & 2nd**

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job purpose:

Assist the Residential Facility Manager in the operation of the residence and perform duties to include, but not limited to scheduling staff, orientation of employees and participating in the Inservice program.

Competencies: (6)

• Ethics/Integrity: 25%
• Planning & Organizing: 15%
• Leadership: 15%
• Driving Accountability: 15%
• Justice, Fairness and Equity: 15% 
• Self-Determination: 15%

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Kennedy Collective and DDS regulations and policies are adhered too. Participate in all Quality Service Reviews.
• Responsible along with the Manager on training and supervision of all assigned staff.
• Will assist the manager in monitoring and approve staff's timecards and PTO request in ADP. 
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of monthly calendars, and recreational activities
• Manage the petty cash and purchases for the programs, keeping within the guidelines and budget
• Provide professional and timely communication with co-workers, supervisor, families and guardians and other team members.
• Record and maintain individuals record in Therap as assigned, Data entry, case notes, updated contacts, and information. 
• Audit staff's entries into Therap for compliance.
• Work directly with the program nurse to ensure all medical needs of the individual are met, doctors’ orders and protocols are in place.
• Administer medications in accordance with DDS regulations. Ensuring all medications are available and orders followed. 
• Advocate for the individuals whenever necessary as well teach individuals to advocate for themselves. 
• Ensure the protection of all individuals rights and safety by following HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy, and reporting any type of abuse or neglect. 
• Intervene in emergencies or behavioral situations as needed.
• Assist the manager in ensuring that GER's, DDS 255 and critical incident reports are completed in a timely manner. Complete all resolutions to the GERS in a timely manner.
• Maintain a comfortable home or program space, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
• Complete annual assessments as assigned. 
• Accompany individuals on community outings.
• Ensure all wellness checks are completed and documented as required.
• Will be on call as scheduled.
• Audit Easy clocking system entries for accuracy 
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• One year of experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to possess a State of CT Public Service License.
• Must maintain a good driving record.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
• Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings and locations.
• Must maintain PMT, CPR and DDS medication certification.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.

Physical Requirements:

• Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Provide hands on personal care which may include toileting, feeding, cleaning and all other activities of daily living skills.
• Ability to transfer individuals requiring personal hygiene care.
• Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which may include restraining individuals.
• Provide physical interventions which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
• Climb stairs and move weights up to 20 lbs. on a consistent basis and up to 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Work independently; utilize good judgment and possess a strong sense of initiative.

The Kennedy Collective invests in the success of all new employees by providing an immersive new hire orientation and training experience. Here’s what you can expect if you’re hired:

• Two-week new hire orientation including an introduction to the agency, site tours, and employer-funded CPR & PMT certification.
• Two weeks of job-specific trainings and shadowing at your worksite
• Check-ins with Human Resources after your first 30, 60, and 90 days

The Kennedy CollectiveSM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.