Individual Support Worker

Description

Full-Time, 11am-7pm

Make A Difference Every Day

Looking for meaningful work where you can truly impact someone’s life? Join The Kennedy Collective, a mission-driven nonprofit empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive for more than 75 years!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

· Generous Paid Time Off – starts accruing on your first day!

· Immersive Training, Mentorship, and Ongoing Support

· A supportive culture that promotes from within – grow your career here!

What You’ll Do

· Serve as a case manager for your assigned individuals, helping to guide their goals, supports, and daily needs

· Coordinate services, appointments, and plans of care; ensure follow-through on all recommendations

· Build strong relationships with families, guardians, and interdisciplinary team members

· Support individuals in community activities, recreational programs, and daily living routines

· Maintain clear and accurate documentation, including program data, notes, billing, and medical information

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, ability to possess a State of CT Public Service License

· Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry, billing

· Attention to detail

· Compassion, patience, flexibility, and sound judgment

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

About The Kennedy Collective

For 75 years, The Kennedy Collective has been creating opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities across Connecticut. Our team embodies our values: Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.