Location:  Trumbull, CT, with statewide travel required based on service needs.
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly
Job Type: Full-time, Part-Time
Work Setting:  Community-based and in-home settings, based on individual service needs.
Shift and Schedule:  Variable based on service needs and approved hours; day, evening, and weekend availability may be required. 

About The Kennedy Collective 

The Kennedy Collective is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and individuals facing barriers to employment. Our work spans Program Services, Social Enterprises, Workforce Development, Mobility & Travel Training Services, and Administration, creating pathways for people to flourish and thrive.  

The Opportunity 

The Kennedy Collective is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and individuals facing barriers to employment. Our work spans Program Services, Social Enterprises, Workforce Development, Mobility & Travel Training Services, and Administration, creating pathways for people to flourish and thrive.  

What You Will Do 

• Support individuals in achieving personal goals, maximizing independence, increasing community inclusion, and exploring opportunities for greater self-sufficiency and independent living in accordance with their preferences and service plans. 
• Help individuals build practical daily living skills through budgeting, grocery shopping, household responsibilities, appointments, community activities, and use of community resources. 
• Use technology, assistive technology, remote supports, and naturally occurring teaching opportunities to support skill development, communication, independence, and community participation. 
• Teach and support the use of communication tools, mobile applications, virtual supports, transportation applications, scheduling and budgeting tools, and other technology-based resources. 
• Provide transportation to appointments, employment sites, community activities, and other approved destinations identified in service plans and individual goals. 
• Communicate and coordinate with individuals, families, guardians, Connecticut Department of Developmental Services representatives, health care providers, and other approved members of the support team. 
• Promote individual rights, dignity, informed choice, and person-centered practices while following organizational policies and Connecticut DDS requirements. 
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, service data, billing documentation, and other required records. 

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Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Valid driver's license. 
• Must have access to an automobile and maintain current automobile insurance coverage that meets agency requirements. 
• Willingness and ability to use the insured automobile to transport individuals during scheduled work hours. 
• Ability to pass required background checks. 
• Ability to work independently and complete electronic documentation. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in home and community settings. 
• Experience using assistive technology, virtual supports, mobile applications, or electronic service documentation. 

Physical Requirements

• Frequently move throughout homes, community settings, businesses, vehicles, and public environments while providing support. 
• Operate a motor vehicle and remain seated for periods of time while transporting individuals between approved destinations. 
• Use computers, tablets, smartphones, and electronic documentation systems throughout scheduled work hours. 
• Demonstrate sufficient visual, hearing, and communication abilities to safely support individuals and respond to emergencies. 
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in individual homes, family homes, community settings, businesses, public environments, and motor vehicles, with regular travel between approved service locations. 
• Regular interaction with individuals served, families, guardians, coworkers, supervisors, health care providers, DDS representatives, and community partners. 
• Work schedules may vary based on individual service needs and may include hours outside a standard business schedule. 
• Employees may encounter changing weather, traffic, varied community environments, and other conditions associated with community-based service delivery and transportation. 
• A valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, current automobile insurance coverage that meets agency requirements, and willingness to provide transportation during scheduled work hours are required conditions of employment. Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy. 

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

• Compensation for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and applicable organizational compensation practices, where applicable. 
• The wage range for this position will be provided in accordance with applicable federal and Connecticut pay transparency requirements. 
• This Non-Exempt position is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in The Kennedy Collective's comprehensive benefits program, subject to plan eligibility requirements, which may include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, where applicable 
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance 
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions, if eligible 
• Paid time off (Vacation and Sick Time including floating holidays) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Employee discount and wellness programs 
• Additional voluntary benefits offered by The Kennedy Collective 

EEO Statement

The Kennedy Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, The Kennedy Collective complies with applicable requirements regarding individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. 

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.