CASE WORKER/MANAGER RES

ROAD TO RESPONSIBILITY INC•Norwell, MA

12d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Worker/Manager works as part of a team supporting, evaluating, and treating adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The role performs case management and operational duties assigned by the Direct Care/Residential Manager and helps individuals participate in community living, health care, and social activities in accordance with their support plans and RTR’s philosophies. The position includes operational work such as medication ordering, assisting with banking, monitoring program funds, grocery shopping, and training new staff. Case management tasks may include attending meetings, preparing progress notes, support plans, assessments, objectives, and other paperwork, and contributing to behavior plans and intervention strategies. The Case Worker/Manager also oversees shift documentation, records instructional data, administers medication as required, supports personal and physical care, and helps maintain the residence and grounds. This is a full-time role at Rolland II in Norwell, Massachusetts. The listed pay is $23.75 per hour. RTR offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new full-time hires. The position requires a valid driver's license and transportation duties as required by the program. The employee must complete and maintain mandated state and agency training, including medication administration, and authorize applicable background and records checks.

Requirements

Either a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in human services, or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of direct human-services experience.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
Valid driver's license.
Fluency in English and ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, organization employees, families, and community members.
Successful completion and maintenance of all state- and agency-mandated training, including medication administration.
Willingness to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from the DPPC, DDS, and other agencies.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Education related to psychology, social work, special education, or another human-services field.
At least one year of residential experience.

Responsibilities

Perform operational duties assigned by the Residential Manager, including ordering medication, assisting individuals with banking, monitoring program money and petty cash, grocery shopping, and helping train new staff.
Perform case management duties as needed, including attending meetings, writing monthly progress notes, preparing Individual Support Plans, assessments, and annual review objectives, assisting with behavior plans or intervention strategies, collecting data, and completing requested paperwork.
Attend weekly staff meetings, document meeting minutes, meet paperwork deadlines, and contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
Maintain a valid driver's license and provide transportation as required by the program.
Oversee staff shift documentation to ensure accurate and professional reporting.
Instruct, supervise, and evaluate individuals in community living according to their support plans, and record data on instructional programs.
Implement assigned behavior plan interventions, which may include physical restraint.
Help individuals schedule and attend medical appointments and document them appropriately; this may include off-site shift coverage and hospital stays.
Administer medications as required and in accordance with medication administration procedures.
Support individuals in scheduling and attending social and leisure activities, including family gatherings, religious celebrations, community events, and social gatherings.
Maintain the residence and yard in a clean and orderly condition, including cleaning, laundry, and keeping lawns, steps, walks, paths, and ramps clear.
Support individuals with personal care, which may include diet, exercise, meal preparation, bathing, shaving, dressing, and toileting.
Provide physical direct care as needed, including physical or mechanical transfers between wheelchairs, vans, chairs, and showers.
Participate in on-the-job training and coach new coworkers as directed.
Communicate through established channels, dress professionally, and maintain a positive, proactive attitude with coworkers, families, and referral agencies.
Write daily shift reports and other required documentation using professional and appropriate documentation skills.
Attend required meetings and follow program routines and the schedules and needs of individuals under supervision.
Follow agency safety standards and RTR policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties or substitute for others as required, including work in other programs; duties may include clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using shovels or snow blowers and applying deicing agents.
Develop and provide services in accordance with RTR’s philosophies, including staff and Board beliefs.