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Job description
Job Title
Assistant Case Manager - Connections
Location
In person
Department
Day Habilitation
Reports To
Assistant Director (FLSA)
Schedule
30 hrs. M‑F 8:30am - 2:30pm
Salary
$33,180
Mission
Advocacy
Core Values
Empowerment
Opportunity
Summary
Create and maintain a sense of community among participants, family, staff and co‑workers. Focus on enhancing participants’ self‑esteem and independence through opportunities for choice and decision making. Maximize opportunities for community integration. Provide outstanding support and service that will increase the individuals’ self‑sufficiency and independence. Serve as a role model for others through positive and respectful interactions with all members of our community. Listen and observe. Seek out and pay attention to the preferences and interests of participants. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide individual and small group instruction in self‑care, activities of daily living, communication, social and motor skills.
Provide direct care for ADLs and group activities; lift and transfer individuals as appropriate to their needs.
Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with Assistant Director. Communicate respectfully and pro‑actively with families, residential staff and all members of participants’ teams.
Participate in program‑wide staff meetings and case review meetings as scheduled. Participate in team meetings regarding general program development, including curriculum development and schedules.
Attend in‑service trainings as required.
Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations, agency policy and procedures, and personnel practices.
Protect the health and safety of all participants and staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor(s).
Supervisory Responsibilities
This Job Has No Supervisory Responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent. Direct experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families preferred.
Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of individuals or employees of an organization.
Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Vehicle/Travel Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be presented at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid and current driver’s license from the state of residency, CPR, First Aid certification.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
403(B) matching up to 3%
Excellent Salary
$2,000 Staff Retention Bonus, payable after 4 & 6 months of employment
Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire
Dental, Vision, and Short‑Term disability insurance is available
4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
Long‑Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
License/Certification
Valid driver’s license & personal vehicle required.
Bachelor Degree (Required)
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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