Human Services Associate (Day Program)

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut seeks supportive individuals with a great passion for helping others.

Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

As a Human Services Associate, you would be watching over and s upporting program participants with disabilities within various HS programs.

Schedule : 8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday

What Goodwill can offer you :

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
• These benefits available 1 st of the month, following 60 days of employment
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match

• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

• Familiarize yourself with participants’ Individual Service Plans (ISP) and goals to deliver appropriate support.
• Ensure participants’ safety by closely watching them and teaching safety rules and regulations at their work, volunteer sites, or Goodwill facilities.
• Lead and encourage individuals to participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Provide personal care assistance to program participants.
• Teach participants how to complete work tasks and appropriate social skills.
• Report participants’ progress to team members, supervisors, and stakeholders.