Residential Case Manager

Pathway to Possible Inc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Longevity bonus after 6 months $500

Longevity bonus after 12 months $500

Job summary

Pathway to Possible Inc. in Newton, MA, is hiring for a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 1pm-9pm shift and a $25/hour pay rate plus bonuses.

The role involves supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, following agency policies, attending trainings, and coordinating ISP programs to develop personal competencies according to long-range plans. Responsibilities include documentation, maintaining facilities, attending medical appointments, and providing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Graduate degree and/or 2 years case management experience preferred.
• A commitment to the empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• First Aid and CPR certified; experience with individuals with complex medical needs preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be used across the P2P Community.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in 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.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.