Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo , Building Community , Creating Purpose , and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Purpose:

Function as the Janitorial Crew Lead within Kenn Kleen which will include, but not be limited to direct supervision of Janitorial Workers and/or individuals served in the maintenance program, meet contractual requirements of all contracts, perform maintenance job functions as required, and provide work training to prepare individuals served for competitive employment.

Competencies (6):

• Ethics/ Integrity: 25%
• Planning & Organizing: 15%
• Directing & Controlling: 15%
• Quality: 15%
• Interpersonal Skills: 15%
• Project Management: 15%

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive direct supervision from the Assistant Manager and/or Manager of Janitorial Services. Much of the daily operation of the work crew is done without onsite, direct supervision.
• Directly supervise all workers at worksite.
• Complete assessments, rated wages and Therap documents as assigned.
• Complete all site-specific reports and information as assigned.
• Perform hands on cleaning to include but not be limited to: sweeping, mopping, general cleaning, buffing, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing.
• Meet all contract requirements and specifications.
• Instruct crew in specific components of maintenance care through explaining, demonstrating, modeling and/or practice.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of experience working with persons with disabilities or working on maintenance work crews preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to possess a State of CT Public Service License.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
• Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and locations.
• Must maintain PMT and CPR certification.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Distribute and utilize equipment and work materials, which frequently include lifting, carrying, pushing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and climbing.
• Provide hands on personal care which may include toileting, feeding, cleaning and all other activities of daily living skills.
• Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which may include restraining individuals.
• Provide physical intervention which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations.
• Move and lift weights up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Work independently, utilize good judgment, and possess a strong sense of initiative.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
• Operate maintenance equipment including carpet shampooer and buffing machine.

The Kennedy Collective invests in the success of all new employees by providing an immersive new hire orientation and training experience. Here’s what you can expect if you’re hired:

• Two-week new hire orientation including an introduction to the agency, site tours, and employer-funded CPR & PMT certification.
• Two weeks of job-specific trainings and shadowing at your worksite
• Check-ins with Human Resources after your first 30, 60, and 90 days

The Kennedy Collective is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

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.

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