497 - Recreation Technician

Company: Marrakech
Location: West Haven
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 Community Recreation Technician will provide inclusive and engaging community and center-based recreational and leisure activities for individuals with IDD, fostering social participation, physical health, and overall well-being This position promotes social connections with input of individuals to develop new recreation and inclusive leisure activities. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Engage participants in recreational and leisure activities tailored to the needs, interests, and abilities of participants.
  
  
• Create a safe and inclusive environment that promotes positive social interactions and encourages participation.
  
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  Provide direct supervision and support to program participants, ensuring their safety and well-being while participating in activities.
  Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program participation and outcomes.
  
  
• Collaborate with community partners and organizations to expand program offerings and access to resources.
  
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  Provide transportation to and from various recreation and leisure activities.
  
  
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  Work in collaboration with SCSU interns while providing recreation and leisure activities.
  
  
• Operate motor vehicles safely and in accordance with state law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work related duties. Required to drive own vehicle for work.
  
  SCHEDULE
  
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  • 30 hours Flex
    Benefits:
    
    
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    • Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
      
    • Paid Holidays
      
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      • New Year's Day
        
      • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
        
      • Memorial Day
        
      • Juneteenth
        
      • Independence Day
        
      • Labor Day
        
      • Thanksgiving
        
      • Christmas
        
        
      • Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
        
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        • 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:
          
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          • 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:
            
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            • 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.
              

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