Program Instructor ASL - West Hartford, CT

Job Opportunity

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worthregardless of ability or circumstanceand has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

This position is in the West Hartford, CT area. Do you like to help people? Are you fluent in American Sign Language?

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, energetic person to work with an individual currently living at home with his parents in the West Hartford, CT area. This person will provide direct care to a person who is deaf/hard of hearing and also has neurological and developmental challenges.

Some job responsibilities include:

• Ensuring health issues are addressed
• Assisting individual in daily activities
• Implementing behavioral goals and teaching strategies
• Fostering community belonging through individual centered appropriate activities
• Modeling positive adult roles in the community
• Assisting with improving the individual's quality of life

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Related experience and/or training in working with people with disabilities who are also deaf/hard of hearing
• Fluent in American Sign Language

Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to become certified
• PMT certified or the ability to become certified
• DDS Medication Administration Certification or the ability to become certified

Schedule: (2 positions are open)

• Mon - Fri 30 hours flexible depending on the needs of the individual

Hourly rate:

• Starting rate is $20.45 per hour.
• There is a 0.50 hourly differential once DDS Medication Administration Certification is obtained

Benefits:

• 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, and 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.