Care Manager - Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese (Auburn, MA)
About The Position
Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an AFC (Adult Family Care) Care Manager. The AFC Care Manager will play a vital role in the initial and ongoing assessments of AFC qualified settings, collaborating with registered nurses and ensuring the well-being of individuals under our care. If you are dedicated to providing high-quality support and care management, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT US Nonotuck Resources Associates ( www.nonotuck.com ) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes. Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Two years experience with elders, those who have been diagnosed with ID/D, ABI, or who have chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of AFC and DDS regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).
- Background check required.
Nice To Haves
- Social Work License preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of AFC qualified settings, including interviews, home studies, home inspections, and medical clearance of care providers.
- Obtain social history and conduct psychosocial assessments and evaluations.
- Select, train, evaluate, and supervise AFC caregivers in collaboration with registered nurses.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the AFC plan of care.
- Conduct on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting bimonthly for Level I and monthly for Level II, alternating with the registered nurse.
- Complete a care management progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter and upon significant change.
- Periodically review AFC caregiver logs.
- Assist with obtaining information and accessing other health-care and community services for individuals under care.
- Review and document fire and safety procedures for qualified settings.
- Participate in discharge planning and implementation.
- Review at least annually the suitability of the qualified setting.
- Complete intake forms in conjunction with the registered nurse.
- Prior to placement, complete all required Nonotuck paperwork for both care provider and person served in conjunction with the RN.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus $2,000
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual increase with Profit Sharing
- Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
