At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful!

Location(s): Several programs across Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown, Southbury, and Ridgefield

Hours: Day & evening shifts, at least one weekend day availability required.

Pay Rate: $17.25/hour

Responsibilities:

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  Work with individuals across group homes and (or) individual apartments
• Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care
• Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments.
• Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as Special Olympics
• Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills
• Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists
• Providing individuals with the skills necessary for increased independence within integrated community settings

Benefits:

• Extensive paid training and certification program
• Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
• Paid time off (increases over years of service)
• Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
• Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
• Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
• Employee mentorship program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• Willingness to learn, no experience needed
• This is a more independent role - requires someone who takes initiative and enjoys building 1:1 relationships.

To see a day in the life of our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro