Adult Services Advocate

2 days ago


Stratford, Connecticut, United States THE KENNEDY COLLECTIVE INC Full time

Job Overview

The Kennedy Collective Inc is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our team as an Adult Services Advocate. This role involves providing direct support to individuals, promoting choice, and advocating for their well-being, growth, and development.

About the Role

This is a full-time position with varied shifts including Sundays (7am-3pm) and Saturdays (7am-3pm), as well as Monday evenings (3pm-11pm). We offer a competitive salary of $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote choice, provide appropriate support, and coordinate activities to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.
  • Ensure that all services, programs, and guidelines outlined in an individual's ISP are implemented as assigned.
  • Ensure that all Kennedy CollectiveSM and DDS regulations and policies are adhered to.
  • Responsible for the supervision and coordination of daily living skills, including personal care, recreation, meal prep, and household chores.
  • Ensure all trainings are current.
  • Provide professional and timely communication with coworkers, supervisor, families, and guardians, and other team members.
  • Record and maintain individuals' records in Therap as assigned (data entry, case notes, updated contacts, and information).
  • Administer medications in accordance with DDS regulations.
  • Advocate for the individuals whenever necessary and teach them to advocate for themselves.
  • Ensure the protection of all individuals' rights and safety by following HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy, and reporting any type of abuse or neglect.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office and the internet.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Have the physical endurance to use PMT holds.
  • Have the physical endurance to be able to lift and transfer individuals as assigned.

We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous PTO, 401k, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more.

What We Look For

  • Talented, creative, and committed individuals who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion.
  • Candidates with a passion for making a meaningful impact through a rewarding career.


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