Residential Case Manager

Description

Job Type: Full-time, Benefit-eligible Position

Pay: $25/hour (Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience)

Sign on bonus: $1000 Longevity bonus of $500 earned after 6 months and $500 earned after 12 months

Location: Newton, MA

Supervisor: Program Manager

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm (Other shifts are available on occasion)**

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Pathway to Possible Personnel Policies and Procedures and the Pathway to Possible Policies to Promote Human Dignity.
• •Participate in agency and Department of Developmental Services training programs and attend staff meetings
• •Participate in the development and implementation responsibilities of ISP programs designed to develop personal competencies based on each resident's long-range plan.
• •Complete all case management documentation responsibilities and maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to the individuals supported by Pathway to Possible.
• •Participate in the maintenance of house, grounds, furnishings and equipment.
• •Be available and responsive to all P2P supervision.
• •Take direction from the Program Manager and participate in program and personnel evaluations.
• •Attend and participate in client's medical appointments and obtain necessary documentation needed for follow-up.
• •Must engage in personal care and hygiene maintenance of clients as necessary

Note: Staff may be re-assigned work locations based on the needs of the people we support.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• •Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is preferred
• •A graduate degree and/or 2 years case management experience is preferred.
• •A commitment to the empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• •First AID and CPR Certified and Experience with individuals who have complicated medical needs is preferred.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills to be used across the P2P Community.

Physical Requirements:

• •Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• •Must be able to provide physical assistance to adults using wheelchairs
• •Must be able to evacuate individuals supported within 2 ½ minutes
• •Must be able to assist individuals in transferring from sitting to standing

Other requirements:

• •Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• •Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• •Clearance of CORI and SORI background checks as required by state and federal law.
• •Clearance of DPPC registry as required by state law
• •A cleared search of finger printing through the DDS criminal background check
• •Current MAP certification and maintain MAP certification for the duration of employment.
• •Comfortable working in an environment with a therapeutic cat.