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Human Services Associate

Hartford, CT • On-site

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

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.

Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

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