Human Services Associate

Job Description

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 s upporting 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.