Case Manager (825)

Position: Case Manager Job ID: 825 Location: Westwood MA Shift: Monday-Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Salary: $50,473 As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment. Lifeworks is hiring a full time Case Manager to work with Individuals with ID/DD. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Coordinate services with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Communicate respectfully and pro-actively with families, residential staff and all members of participants’ teams.
• Develop and implement Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP), including:
• Maintain progress notes and document progress on objectives
• Maintain assigned participant records so that all information is current and filed appropriately
• Write bi-annual and annual summaries
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with Assistant Director.
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate good computer skills as well ability to learn to utilize the agency’s computer programs for documentation of necessary data.
• Attend in-service trainings as required. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations, agency policies and procedures, and personnel practices.
• Protect the health and safety of all participants and staff.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor(s).

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• A Bachelor's degree or an associate degree in a related field with two years of experience, or HS diploma and five years of related work experience in Human Services.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.