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Intellectual Disability - Associate Program Director

Keystone Human Services

Watertown, CT
2 days ago

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Job Description

Description

Key Human Services, Inc. is seeking a full time Associate Program Director to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.

Responsibilities Include:

Create a healthy, engaging, typical home for people with intellectual disabilities

Teach and assist with daily living skills like cooking and light housekeeping

Provide and assist with direct care such as personal care and hygiene

Promote and advocate for the health and wellness of the people supported

Support individuals to become independent, make decisions, and live a meaningful dignified life with valued social roles (ex: friend, neighbor, student, employee)

Provide transportation within the community and to medical appointments as necessary

Support Program Director with administrative and operational tasks including scheduling, training and mentoring staff, fire drills, medication checks, cleanliness of home, doctor appointments, etc.

Provide back-up coverage as needed

Position Details:

$21.25 per hour

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more

Generous paid time off program

Extensive training and learning opportunities

Career development and advancement

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years of work experience in human services or related field; Will consider higher education in lieu of experience

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a three year clean driving history

Daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle

Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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