Group Home Program Counselor

Group Home Program Counselor (DSP)Join Marrakech as a Group Home Program Counselor (DSP) in East Haven, CT. 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 routinesSupporting medical needs and appointmentsFollowing individualized support and behavior plansEncouraging community involvement and social engagementCompleting routine overnight safety checks (for overnight staff)Working collaboratively as part of a compassionate, supportive teamNo 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 GEDValid Connecticut Driver's LicenseAbility to obtain DDS Medication Certification, CPR, and First AidExperience supporting individuals with disabilities is helpfulbut not required. We provide paid training to help you succeed.Pay:$18.12 $18.54 per hour$0.50 per hour additional with DDS Medication CertificationCertification can be obtained after hire if not already certifiedWhy work at Marrakech?We're committed to supporting our employees just as much as the individuals we serve.Benefits:Paid time off (PTO) and dedicated sick timePaid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and ChristmasPaid and unpaid leave for bereavement, jury duty, disaster relief volunteer, family and non-FMLA medical leave, and military leaveEmployer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for full-time employees)External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full-time employees)401K and profit sharing planEducational benefits including DSP credentialing through the NADSP, tuition reimbursement, and tuition discounts at local colleges and universitiesAccess to various voluntary insurances and benefitsStaff recognition programOther financial benefits including Dayforce Wallet (on-demand pay), Marrakech's Homeownership Program, perfect attendance bonus program, recruitment referral bonus, and other corporate discount programsMarrakech 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.