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ABI Resources

Bristol | Home Health Care

Bristol, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

A.B.I. RESOURCES Achieve Better Independence Providing Home-Based Disability Support Services Across Connecticut. Team Members support clients with: * All aspects of home and community life.

Nashville CARES

Support Services Coordinator

Nashville, TN · On-site

$20.25 - $26.25/hr

Short and Long-Term Disability * 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan and more As the Support Services Coordinator at Nashville CARES... You'll lead a team responsible for helping people living with HIV ...

Nashville CARES

Support Services Coordinator

Nashville, TN · On-site

$62K - $78K/yr

Short and Long-Term Disability * 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan and more As the Support Services Coordinator at Nashville CARES... You'll lead a team responsible for helping people living with HIV ...

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Disability Support Services (DSS) are programs and resources designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to education, employment, and community life. These services often include accommodations such as assistive technology, academic adjustments, accessible facilities, and specialized support staff. DSS professionals work with individuals to identify their specific needs and collaborate with institutions to remove barriers. The goal is to promote inclusion, independence, and full participation in society for people with disabilities.

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Pawcatuck | Life Skills Trainer / Disability Home Care

Pawcatuck | Life Skills Trainer / Disability Home Care

ABI Resources LLC

Pawcatuck, CT

$22.75 - $31/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

A.B.I. RESOURCES
Achieve Better Independence
Providing Home-Based Disability Support Services Across Connecticut.

Team Members support clients with:
All aspects of home and community life.
Ensuring consistent safety.
Providing a healthy and professional friendship.
Personal hygiene and dressing.
Scheduling, attending and reporting on medical and therapeutic appointments.
Shopping, cooking, and cleaning with the client.
Organizing consistent exercise, socialization, and entertainment.

Clients live alone or with family. Clients and care plans are directed and monitored by DSS, DMHAS, BRS, DDS, Legal Conservators, CCCI, SWCAA, WCAAA, and care management access agencies for daily efficiency.

Requirements:
Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Candidates should have one or two years of experience working with and/or providing for individuals who live at home and have had one of the following: stroke, concussions, brain injury, TBI.
Present a letter from a person and/or employer verifying experience.
Car, driver’s license and insurance.
High-school and/or GED graduate.
Pay Rate:
Dependent on experience and client needs.
EOE STATEMENT
ABI Resources is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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