Certifications Training:
Current First Aid/CPR
Current MAP Certification REQUIRED
Description:
You will be expected to carry a case-load of approximately 10 DMH clients. As part of DMH’s new CBFS (Community Based Flexible Supports) initiative, you would be providing support to adults with mental illness in their residences and assisting them in their independent living. Travel is required.
For consideration, please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Danielle Mulholland
Human Resources Manager
ARBOR Associates, Inc.
The Assistant Manager will strive to maximize Educational and Employment opportunities for Individuals with challenges, both behavioral and interpersonal, who are interested in work within CLASS’ facility and in the community at large. The Assistant Manager will assist the SES Manager in hiring, supervising and training all staff, also assist ( when needed) in conducting regularly scheduled team meetings and work in conjunction with other managers to provide all needed supports. Build and foster professional relationships with individuals served and members of each individual’s interdisciplinary team to ensure ongoing coordination of services provided by CLASS in accordance with CLASS’ mission. Work in conjunction with other departments, individuals, families, residences, funding sources to ensure that services meet the individual needs and promote individuals choices. The SES Assistant Manager will maintain confidential files for each individual and complete all necessary documentation to meet regulatory agency requirements.
Responsibilities:
1. Build and foster professional relationships with individuals served and members of the ISP and other teams to maximize an individual’s human dignity, community integration and opportunities for self direction. The Case Manager should routinely spend time with individuals on his/her caseload in all settings across all CLASS services to support them in completing their personal goals for employment. Maintain routine and effective communication with members of the ISP and residence teams regarding progress service planning and incident reporting within the boundaries of confidentiality. Plan for and participate in planning meetings actively advocating for individuals’ needs and contributing to overall goals of the department and individuals supported
2. Assist the SES Manager in hiring, supervising and training all staff within program. Provide training for Direct Care Staff on competencies, clinical interventions, behavior management and supports as well as being a resource and providing assistance during times of staff or individual issues.
3. Responsible for determining and administering daily in-house work assignments for both staff and work available, maximizing the Individuals ability to achieve their personal goals. Provide daily oversight of the management of work flow, staffing assignments, behavior management and department priorities as they relate to the overall strategic plan.
4. Identify through assessments, evaluations and observations individual needs for clinical and employment services, prioritize those needs, and work with the appropriate department to ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively. Monitor incident reporting to identify needs of support planning and follow-up, as well as all necessary documentation related to all service needs and delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Minimum of 2 years experience in a workshop or employment support position with job development experience preferred. Must be flexible, and actively demonstrate personal desire to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Must be able to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing to fulfill documentation and service needs of agency.
3. Must pass and maintain required certification programs, to include the following: PAC, First Aid and CPR. Medication Certification as assigned.
4. Transporting of individuals for work/recreational purposes. Includes maintaining a current valid driver’s license, minimum age of 21 for transporting individuals, driver’s clearance per Safe Transport Policy, and regular availability of a vehicle in good working order with current inspection and registration.
5. Flexibility to work with any individual(s) assigned who may require varying levels of support, to include but not limited to, behavioral interventions (may include physical and verbal interventions) and personal care assistance (toileting, eating, etc.).
6. Maintain a flexible work schedule based on the needs of the job.
7. Flexibility to work in all program areas of the agency, accepting internal transfer on a temporary or regular basis based on the needs of the agency and individuals supported as assigned by management personnel.
RESPONSIBLITITES
1. Build and Foster professional relationships with individuals and members of the DHSP, ISP, and RISP teams to maximize an individual’s human dignity, community integration and opportunities for self direction. Case Manager should routinely spend time with individuals on his/her caseload, in all settings across all CLASS services, to support them in completing their personal goals. Maintain routine and effective communication with members of the DHSP, ISP, and RISP teams regarding progress, service planning, and incident reporting within the boundaries of confidentiality. Plan for and participate in planning meetings (DHSP’s, RISP’s, team meetings, etc.), actively advocating for Individuals’ needs, and contributing to overall goals of the department and individuals supported. *
2. Monitor follow-through and effectiveness of support plans with department staff in cooperation of the department manager. Provide guidance and training to department staff in service delivery completing required documentation. *
3. Maintain confidential records for individuals. Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner, including DHSP, ISP, and RISP progress reports are completed. Route all required documentation to members of the ISP team such as ISP sign off sheets, incident reports, etc. File all required paperwork in the Individual confidential file. *
4. Actively provide input with team members and coordinate needs with other departments and external referral sources to assure needed and desired services are being provided. *
5. Participate and assist with intake process and orientation of new individuals to CLASS services. Coordinate or complete assessments/evaluations in order to determine support levels and support planning. Conduct re-evaluations on an as-needed basis. *
6. Lead and participate in the development and implementation of community based employment opportunities that promote personal choice, community inclusion, and dignity and respect while enhancing personal skills development. Provide transportation as requested by manager.
7. Assist in providing leadership and supervision of Employment Specialist and Individuals served.
8. Know and adhere to CARF, QUEST, DMR, DMA, and CLASS policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 2 years experience in a workshop or employment support position with job development experience preferred. Must be flexible, and actively demonstrate personal desire to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Must be able to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing to fulfill documentation and service needs of agency.
2. Must pass and maintain required certification programs, to include the following: PAC, First Aid and CPR. Medication Certification as assigned.
3. Transporting of individuals for work/recreational purposes. Includes maintaining a current valid driver’s license, minimum age of 21 for transporting individuals, driver’s clearance per Safe Transport Policy, and regular availability of a vehicle in good working order with current inspection and registration.
SMARTS Event Coordinator
Organize monthly SMARTS events..
Communicate weekly with mentor-mentee dyads.
Communicate with parents of SMARTS mentees.
Edit and coordinate a monthly SMARTS newsletter
SMARTS Boston
Organize and implement the SMARTS Boston after-school program in New Mission High School in Roxbury.
Develop a SMARTS Leadership Council in New Mission H.S.
Continue to systematize and develop the SMARTS Boston curriculum, which will eventually be made available on the SMARTS website.
Implement Phase 2 of the SMARTS Boston program by matching high school mentors with mentees in the middle or elementary school.
SMARTS Research and Evaluation
Work on the research and evaluation of the efficacy of the SMARTS program by refining, implementing and tracking the SMARTS follow-up data.
Help to enter questionnaire data into the database with support from student interns.
Assist with the statistical analyses and interpretation of questionnaire data.
SMARTS On-line
Assist with the development of the SMARTS website that includes training systems and can be used by school systems to implement a mentoring and leadership program in their guidance departments or special education departments.
Help to develop an on-line forum for SMARTS so that weekly strategies can be posted and discussed, and mentors and mentees can also share personalized strategies that help them in school and in life.
Full time positions are Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Qualified candidates must have a car available for business use (mileage compensated), a high school diploma/GED and two years of experience in human services field working with adults with developmental disabilities. Applicants must pass a criminal background check.
Perks include generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply to:
American Training, Inc.
102 Glenn Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Fax: (978) 683-5124
email: DebbieLynch@AmericanTrainingInc.com
Ideal candidate will have a degree and a current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapy Assistant license, good communication skills, and a commitment to the team process. We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with a friendly, casual work environment.
Our organizational philosophy on autism includes a strong emphasis on health & wellness, nutrition and exercise. We are looking for strong team players who want to be a part of this exciting initiative with projected growth and increasing opportunity.
Competitive salary (high 40s) with excellent benefits package including retirement fund with matching agency contribution. Flexible schedule with some nights/weekends required.
Maintain positive employer relations and present the participant and agency in a positive and professional manner. On-site evaluation of client’s performance. Identify natural supports in the workplace that the individual can use for job support, transportation, and social connections.*
Ensure activities and trainings for individuals that enhance their career and vocational and/or specialized service needs areas with the focus on continual improvement and/or maintenance of their abilities in coordination with all relevant support plans. *
Complete all documentation required by CLASS, Inc. and regulatory agencies, focusing on providing complete, relevant and accurate information. Ensure quality of individuals work performance through monitoring, feedback, adjustment of techniques, etc. Regularly monitor quality of work and record payroll data and individual progress as required. Task Analysis: Find out what job duties are and put them into a format that the individual best understands (e.g. a map of the area, a list of duties, a job description).*
Actively participate in interventions, providing positive, knowledgeable support to staff and managers, ensuring crisis plans are followed. Complete incident and accident reports in a manner which clearly identifies all components of the intervention and in accordance with regulatory expectations. *
Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with both their physical needs and defined support plans. Ability to adapt and make adjustments to techniques based on functional abilities and limitations. This includes complete familiarity with the profiles and histories of individuals supported and active indications that care and assistance follows the prescribed needs.*
Help the individual develop plans for managing, saving or spending the money that they have earned. (Example: Saving money to go on a vacation, to buy a car, or purchase new clothing.) Based on the individual’s desire and relationship celebrate and be a part of the member’s achievement of these goals.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School diploma or general education degree (GED), and a minimum of 1 year experience and/or training required
Experience in a employment support or workshop (production) position preferred. Must be flexible, and actively demonstrate personal desire to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Must be able to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing to fulfill documentation and service needs of agency.
Must pass and maintain required certification programs, to include the following: PAC, First Aid and CPR. Medication Certification as assigned.
Transporting of individuals for work or career purposes. Includes maintaining a current valid driver’s license, minimum age of 21 for transporting individuals, driver’s clearance per Safe Transport Policy, and regular availability of a vehicle in good working order with current inspection and registration.
Please submit resumes to: HR Dept., CLASS, Inc. 1 Parker St., Lawrence, MA 01843or submit online to resume@classinc.org
What you will do:
• Form relationships with organizations to develop job opportunities.
• Conduct professional development trainings: Conduct on site Career services meetings in an organized and structured way.
• Provide placement assistance to individuals and monitor their progress.
• Promote CLASS, its programs, and individuals at job fairs, open houses, and other community events to establish a network base within the hiring community.
• Monitor and maintain placement goals based on established standards. Maintains regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest accommodation of requirements for hard-to-fill positions.
• Contacts employers by mail, phone, e-mail, and in person to develop appropriate job openings; prepares job orders. Conducts extensive outreach to employers and potential employers to market individuals, to increase pool of employers, increase job bank listing, and develop new job orders.
• Interact with program case managers and other job developers to refine understanding of applicants’ needs and identify targeted job development efforts, maintain up to date records.
Required Skills:
• Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) preferred, required: Bachelor’s degree in social science, discipline, human resources, business, marketing or a related area from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education preferred.
• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in executive search, employment staffing, career services, out placement services or sales experience in the corporate sector.
• Excellent communication skills along with a helpful disposition necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts.
• Past history of developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Proficient in utilizing a personal computer and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a high pressure environment with timeline pressures.
• Experience in organizing, writing and presenting reports and presentations.
What you will do:
• Form relationships with organizations to develop job opportunities.
• Conduct professional development trainings: Conduct on site Career services meetings in an organized and structured way.
• Provide placement assistance to individuals and monitor their progress.
• Promote CLASS, its programs, and individuals at job fairs, open houses, and other community events to establish a network base within the hiring community.
• Monitor and maintain placement goals based on established standards. Maintains regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest accommodation of requirements for hard-to-fill positions.
• Contacts employers by mail, phone, e-mail, and in person to develop appropriate job openings; prepares job orders. Conducts extensive outreach to employers and potential employers to market individuals, to increase pool of employers, increase job bank listing, and develop new job orders.
• Interact with program case managers and other job developers to refine understanding of applicants’ needs and identify targeted job development efforts, maintain up to date records.
Required Skills:
• Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) preferred, required: Bachelor’s degree in social science, discipline, human resources, business, marketing or a related area from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education preferred.
• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in executive search, employment staffing, career services, out placement services or sales experience in the corporate sector.
• Excellent communication skills along with a helpful disposition necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts.
• Past history of developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Proficient in utilizing a personal computer and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a high pressure environment with timeline pressures.
• Experience in organizing, writing and presenting reports and presentations.
Strong leader sought to direct all Program Services of Merrimack Valley non-profit!
If you have solid management experience in the MR / disabilities field, a passion for ensuring quality services, and a leadership style that motivates people to actively support an agency’s mission, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
CLASS, Inc. has for 30 years provided day supports to adults with mental retardation and other disabilities. Over the past 6 years, we have expanded our services to include assistive technology, school to work supports and integrated work/day hab service models. Our goal is quite simply to afford as much opportunity for growth and development as possible for people with disabilities through new and innovative approaches to service delivery.
We are looking for someone to join our management team who shares that passion to grow services, the ability to continually challenge and develop the leadership of our programs, and the operational capabilities to effectively manage program operations - with an eye on budget realities as well as quality improvements.
The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of management experience in the field, knowledge of Day Hab services and/or regulations, a solid clinical foundation, and detailed knowledge of DMR / DMA regulations. Master’s Degree required.
CLASS, Inc. offers a solid benefit program, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short term disability insurance, vacation, personal, sick time, and a matched retirement program. CLASS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications:
Bachelors preferred (although other education and experience may substitute)
Valid Driver’s License
Dependable Transportation (you will be reimbursed for mileage)
Certifications Training:
Current First Aid/CPR
Current MAP Certification strongly preferred
Description:
You will be expected to carry a case-load of approximately 10 clients. As part of DMH’s new CBFS (Community Based Flexible Supports) initiative, you would be providing support to adults with mental illness in their residences. Travel is required.
For consideration, please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Danielle Mulholland
Human Resources Manager
ARBOR Associates, Inc.
Reporting to the Assistant Clinical/Program Director, this position is responsible for providing leadership for a transitional and community-based program supporting adults with mental illness on their journey toward recovery and greater independence. The position provides the link to full-time staff regarding resident and Extended Community member concerns, crises, issues, etc. that come up over the weekend period.
Current weekend shifts at Fellside are approximately two partial weekends per month: one Friday/Saturday shift from 5 p.m. Friday night until 12noon on Saturday and on a separate weekend, 12 noon on Saturday until 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Each shift includes a paid asleep overnight. Substitute weekend and weekday shifts are occasionally available, but vary according to staffing needs.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensure that all program participants receive optimal quality of care and support.
• Be aware of resident schedules (comings and goings) and maintain an accurate account of who is in the building.
• Respond to emergencies during shift, including use of on-call clinical support.
• Follow through with any crisis plans put in place by on-call clinical staff.
• Do medication check-ins as scheduled and assist residents and extended community members in obtaining information for medication concerns.
• Uphold all policies/guidelines set by Gould Farm and the Boston Area Programs.
• Complete morning and evening log checklist sheets, including all relevant information during shifts; summarize in weekend transition notes.
• Transition with staff at the beginning and end of shift.
• Monitor the general appearance of the house and encourage residents to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Assist individuals with chores as needed.
• Assist residents with transportation support by helping them use the mbta.com trip advisor and obtaining directions from websites online. Provide occasional transportation in Fellside vehicle in circumstances authorized by on-call staff.
• Support Boston Area Program Extended Community members by phone; support any Extended Community members on respite at Fellside during the weekend, which may include implementing particular intervention plans; support an
occasional Gould Farm guest on a trial visit arriving on a weekend.
• Act as front line person for any maintenance concerns that arise on Fellside property. Contact on-call staff and follow appropriate plan as situation warrants.