Human Services Associate
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut seeks supportive individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!
As a Human Services Associate, you would be watching over and supporting program participants with disabilities within various HS programs.
Schedule: 8am-3:30pm Monday through Friday
Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
What Goodwill can offer you:
- Opportunities for career advancement
- A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
- These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment
- Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time
- Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
- Nine (9) Paid holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
- 50% Employee Discount
- Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
- $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)
Responsibilities:
- Community-Based Day Services Program.
- Contribute data to Individual Service and Behavioral Plans on a daily basis.
- Assists in the development and implementation of monthly programming schedules; including facility and community-based activities.
- Implement behavior plan guidelines as required.
- Ensure participants' safety by closely watching them and teaching safety rules and regulations at their work, volunteer sites, or Goodwill facilities.
- Lead and encourage individuals to participate in age-appropriate activities.
- Provide personal care assistance to program participants.
- Teach participants how to complete work tasks and appropriate social skills.
- Report participants' progress to team members, supervisors, and stakeholders.
- Complete all applicable written documentation.
- Provide safe transportation to program participants.
- Follow appropriate Goodwill vehicle operation guidelines, including: completing visual vehicle inspections, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and reporting any mechanical issues or vehicle damage immediately upon occurrence to the program supervisor.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance for privacy while ensuring best practices.
Position Requirements:
- Associate's degree preferred but a combination of education, training or practical work experience considered.
- Excellent organizational, both verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
- First Aid, CPR, and Physical and Psychological Training (PMT) certifications are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
- May be required to assist individuals with mobility and physical transfers. Hoyer Lifts may be involved.
- May be required to seek a Public Service License (PSL) or DDS Medication Administration Certification.