• Substitute Peer Recreation Technician

    Marrakech, Inc. (West Haven, CT)


    The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

    OVERVIEW

    The peer recreation technician will work under the supervision of the Quality of life Manager to ensure the well-being and enjoyment of participants. This position will work in collaboration with the QOL Manager to gather input from the program participants, help develop the monthly recreation calendar and co-facilitate events and activities.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Activity Planning: Develop and implement recreational activities and programs that are tailored to participants' interests and abilities.

    + Community Engagement: Coordinate and participate in community events and outings to provide opportunities for social interaction and enrichment.

    + Support Services: Assist participants as needed during activities.

    + Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of participants during all activities and outings.

    + Teamwork: Collaborate with other staff members to provide comprehensive support to participants.

    + Communication: Facilitate group discussions and bring concerns that may arise to the QOL manager's or other supervisors' attention.

    SCHEDULE

    + Varies

    Benefits:

    + Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time

    + Paid Holidays

    + New Year’s Day

    + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    + Memorial Day

    + Juneteenth

    + Independence Day

    + Labor Day

    + Thanksgiving

    + Christmas

    + Paid and Unpaid Leave for:

    + Bereavement

    + Jury Duty

    + Disaster Relief Volunteer

    + Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave

    + Military Leave

    + Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)

    + External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)

    + 401K and Profit Sharing Plan

    + Educational Benefits, Including:

    + DSP Credentialing through the NADSP

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities

    + Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits

    + Staff Recognition Program

    + Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:

    + Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)

    + Marrakech’s Homeownership Program

    + Perfect Attendance Bonus Program

    + Recruitment Referral Bonus

    + Other Corporate Discount Programs

     

    Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

    Job Details

    Pay Type Hourly

    Education Level High School

    Hiring Rate 17.25 USD