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.

Lead Program Instructor

SUMMARY

The Lead Program Instructor provides direct care to persons with developmental and/or physical disabilities. They implement service plan and other habilitation programs and facilitate and promote community integration. This person will act as a role model for Day Program Instructors, Floaters and Drivers. They are responsible for analyzing all given work and for designing training methods with the assistance of the designated supervisory personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Trains new and current employees.
• Schedules employees and flexes own schedule to avoid overtime costs.
• Co-facilitates staff meetings with supervisor Once Medication-Certified, administers prescribed oral and topical medications under written direction of physician.
• Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions when necessary.
• Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
• Assists in the completion of individual assessments.
• Asks for assistance from co-workers and supervisors when unsure of job duty and refer to program policies and procedures for job clarification.
• Essential employee - assist in scheduling trained staff to fill in shifts for this position during scheduled time off due to the essential function of this position.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency. Implements eating procedures as written.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Two years of progressive experience working with people who have a developmental disability.
• Any other variation of education/experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid CT Driver's license
• PMT, CPR
• Personal Insured vehicle

SCHEDULE

• Mon-Fri 8a-4p (40 FT)

SALARY

• $19.02/hr increases to $19.46/hr after 6 months

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.

• West Haven, CT 06516, USA