Professional Advocate for Individuals with Special Needs

3 weeks ago


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

The Kennedy Collective Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Professional Advocate for Individuals with Special Needs to join our team.

Salary: $18 per hour

This rewarding role involves providing direct support and advocacy to individuals with disabilities, promoting their well-being, growth, and development in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Job Responsibilities
  • Promote choice and provide appropriate support to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.
  • Implement services and programs outlined in an individual's ISP, ensuring adherence to Kennedy Collective and DDS regulations.
  • Supervise and coordinate daily living skills, including personal care, recreation, meal preparation, and household chores.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office and the internet.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous PTO, 401k, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

The Kennedy Collective invests in its employees' success through immersive new hire orientation, job-specific training, and regular check-ins with Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kennedy Collective is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.



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