Care Specialist for Independent Living

4 days ago


New Haven, Connecticut, United States Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc Full time
About the Role

This position is perfect for those who are passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives.

As a Care Specialist, you will be responsible for teaching and providing support in daily living and social skills to individuals living in our SAIL Program.

You will assist with community awareness and access, such as utilizing public transportation, planning community leisure activities, and utilizing local businesses and vendors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Daily Living Skills: Teach, model, and provide assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. This includes good nutritional habits and related skills, meal and menu planning, sanitary and safe food storage practices, preparing meals, and safety in the kitchen while learning to utilize kitchen equipment.
  • Personal Hygiene and Grooming: Teach, model, and provide assistance with personal hygiene and grooming, including showering, shaving, teeth brushing, organizing dressers, and picking an appropriate outfit.
  • Laundry Skills: Teach, model, and provide assistance with laundry skills, such as laundry preparation, detergent use, washer/dryer operation, drying, folding, and putting away laundry.
  • Social Relationships: Teach, model, and provide assistance with social relationships, such as problem-solving, peer counseling, and appropriate social skills.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Complete daily progress notes for individuals based on their individual goals and objectives as outlined in their individual plan.
  • Provide medication oversight and assist individuals with medication administration as outlined.
About Us

We are Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc., an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives.

Our core values include dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection.

What We Offer
  • A full benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
  • A culture committed to community and compassion.
  • A friendly and caring environment that is professional but warm, with room to advance.
  • Staff longevity – 50% of our staff have been with us 5+ years, many of whom started in entry-level roles that have developed into fulfilling careers lasting 10+ years.
  • The opportunity to do meaningful work that enriches the lives of others.
About the Job

This is a part-time position (15 hours) working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4pm-9pm.

Salary: $18.75 Hourly

Location: New Haven, CT, US



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