Group Home Program Counselor

Group Home Program Counselor (DSP)

Join Marrakech in West Haven, CT as a Group Home Program Counselor (DSP). Full-time and part-time opportunities available with paid training and career growth.

Make a difference every day by supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in a residential group home setting. Help people live safe, fulfilling lives while building trusting relationships that encourage independence and personal choice.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with daily living skills such as personal care, meals, and routines
• Supporting medical needs and appointments
• Following individualized support and behavior plans
• Encouraging community involvement and social engagement
• Completing routine overnight safety checks (for overnight staff)
• Working collaboratively as part of a compassionate, supportive team

No two days are the sameand every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We're seeking reliable, compassionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Connecticut Driver's License
• Ability to obtain DDS Medication Certification, CPR, and First Aid

Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is helpfulbut not required. We provide paid training to help you succeed.

Pay:

• $19.28 per hour
• Additional $0.50 per hour with DDS Medication Certification
• Certification can be obtained after hire if not already certified

Why work at Marrakech?

We're committed to supporting our employees just as much as the individuals we serve.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off (PTO) and dedicated sick time
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Paid and unpaid leave for bereavement, jury duty, disaster relief volunteer, family and non-FMLA medical leave, and military leave
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for full-time employees)
• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full-time employees)
• 401K and profit sharing plan
• Educational benefits including DSP credentialing through the NADSP, tuition reimbursement, and tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
• Access to various voluntary insurances and benefits
• Staff recognition program
• Other financial benefits including Dayforce Wallet (on-demand pay), Marrakech's Homeownership Program, perfect attendance bonus program, recruitment referral bonus
• Other corporate discount programs

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.