Case Manager I - Family Support

Seven Hills Foundation; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation seeks a Case Manager I - Family Support in Athol, MA. The role coordinates Family Services activities, maintains contact with families, and works with DDS to support individuals with disabilities. Home visits and plan development are central to this position.

Responsibilities include intake processing, resource identification, and training families in utilizing supports. A valid driver’s license is required and the role emphasizes collaboration and community linkage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of advocacy experience working with children and adults with ID, autism, or developmental disabilities or related experience in a program setting.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• With the Area Director
• Coordinate Family Services intake procedures including the completion of all required forms, documentation, and Family Support Plan.
• Identify resources available to families and ensure supports are provided as required in the Family Support Plan.
• Provide training to families on the effective use of resources available for counseling, community and educational connections.
• Provide training to families geared towards the development of problem-solving skills and strategies.
• Create opportunities for families to support each other.
• Create skill development practice groups for personal safety, boundaries, social skills and prevocational training, job and peer development.
• Identify funding sources for individuals/families supported and monitor related expenditures.
• Manage the funding contractual agreement.
• Attend specified job-related trainings for professional development.
• Maintain connections with school programs, work and social programs.
• Return correspondence within twenty-four hours.
• Collaborate with program managers to share resources and ensure timely service delivery.
• Participate as a Family Services representative to committees/councils.
• Utilize community resources to enhance quality of life of families/individuals.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Job Location: Athol, MA 01331-3529 Position Type: Regular Part-Time Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/HiSET Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Job Shift: Fixed Weekday Shift (Monday to Friday) Job Category: Case Management

Case Manager I - Family Support

Schedule: Monday through Friday, twenty hours per week with flexibility to meet client needs

Pay: $22.00/hour Case Manager I Family Support Seven Hills Family Services, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

The Case Manager I Family Support assists in the coordination of all Family Services within the assigned area in cooperation with team members, families, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), personnel, and consumers. The purpose of this position is to increase the capacity of a family to remain intact while reducing the need for residential services for people with disabilities. This position is also responsible for creating Family Support Plans that identify the areas necessary for an individual to reach their personal best. Home visits and maintaining regular and ongoing contact with the families/individuals is critical. This position will work on achieving two goals: Positive and meaningful social circle and positive and meaningful work.

Why Join Us?

At Seven Hills Family Services, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real impact on the lives of others. With ongoing training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative environment, you’ll have the chance to make a difference while advancing your career.

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25%
• 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
• Work-Life Balance:
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Responsibilities

• With the Area Director
• Family Support, coordinate the Family Services intake procedures including the completion of all required forms, documentation, and Family Support Plan.
• Identify resources available to families and ensure that supports are provided to families as required in the Family Support Plan, which may include respite support, education, community, recreational, clinical and social supports.
• Provide training to families on the effective use of resources available for counseling, community and educational connections.
• Provide training to families geared towards the development of problem-solving skills and strategies.
• Create opportunities for families to support each other.
• Create skill development practice groups to work on personal safety, boundaries, social skills and prevocational training, job and peer development.
• In conjunction with the Area Director, identify funding sources for individuals/families supported and monitor related expenditures.
• Manage the funding contractual agreement.
• Attend specified job-related trainings for professional development as deemed appropriate by the Area Director and/or the Vice President/Chief Operating Office of Seven Hills Family Services, Inc.
• Maintain connections with school programs, work and social programs.
• Uphold the Seven Hills Family Services courtesy, expediency of returning all correspondence to individuals, family members and funding sources within twenty-four (24) hours.
• Work with program managers sharing common resources and insure appropriate timely service delivery.
• Participate as a Family Services representative to committees/councils as assigned.
• Utilize community resources to enhance the quality of life of the families/individuals serviced and foster the appropriate relationships beyond the scope of Family Support services.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years of advocacy experience working with children and adults with ID, autism, or developmental disabilities or related experience in a program setting.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
• No license required for this position
• No certifications required for this position
• 3 – 5 years of related experience