PCA/DSP needed for Adult

Description

NAFI Connecticut | Rhode Island | New York is a dynamic multi-service agency at the forefront of youth and family support across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York

APPLY AT www.nafict.org/careers

NAFI Connecticut provides programs, consultation, and support services in a variety of settings across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. We work with adults, children, and families to increase communication and social skills, improve relationships, increase circles of support, and provide therapeutic services based on best-practice research. We believe that people can change, and we work to empower each individual in their own care.

Position Summary:
Empowers clients by providing ongoing support, guidance, supervision, monitoring, and role modeling. Facilitates client improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills, and behavior.

Responsibilities Include:

Serve as key staff member for clients assigned to you, assuring supervision and accountability for them at all times.

Be available to fulfill staff vacancies on an as-needed basis.

Provides and assists with the development of treatment and/or service plans, goals, and individual counseling to the client to discuss interpersonal issues and treatment issues.

Demonstrates the ability to assess client skill levels. And counsels clients in the areas of independent living, coping strategies, pro-social, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and navigating peer pressure.

Maintains professional boundaries.

Demonstrates the ability to set and adhere to limits.

Ensures that client safety is a priority.

Ensures that client success is paramount by implementing an effective daily schedule that creates a culture to inspire clients to achieve goals.

Demonstrates/role models strong interpersonal skills, pro-social behaviors, and professional responsibility to the internal and external community.

Demonstrates computer literacy by utilizing an electronic health record to ensure timely, accurate, and well-written documentation of clients’ activities; utilizing a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to record hours worked and to submit requests for time off; and utilizing email.

Attends and participates in staff meetings.

May participate in and facilitate program group sessions when appropriate.

Prepares summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of clients at the end of each shift.

Participates in staff training, maintains certifications as appropriate and required, and demonstrates the ability to pass proficiency test(s), where appropriate.

Provides safe transportation for clients as necessary.

Perform crisis prevention and interventions, including de-escalation techniques and/or physical management as needed and allowed.

Completes other related duties as assigned.

Performs all duties in accordance with the Agency’s policies and procedures.




Our Exceptional Benefits (Benefit Eligible Employees):

Generous paid time off
3-6 weeks’ vacation, 7 sick days and 11 paid holidays each year

Employee Health and Wellness:

Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage (Reimbursements for fitness, weight loss, holistic health programs)
No cost employee assistance program
Voluntary employee focused wellness programs

Retirement and Financial Planning:

Company matching 403b and no cost retirement consulting
Company paid for life Insurance and long-term disability
Public service loan forgiveness
Insurance including accident, hospital indemnity, supplemental life
Pet Insurance
Tuition reimbursement: Includes licensure fees, professional memberships
…and much much more!

Desired Qualifications:

High School Diploma (Required)

Nice to have associate or bachelor’s degree

1–2 years of relevant experience in Social Work, Health Care, Nursing, Human Services or relevant

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and ethical practice

Hourly: $19.50 / per hour

Full-Time Schedule 40-hour position 

Thursday - Saturday

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow. We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those who share these beliefs to apply.

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