Residential Case Manager

Pathway to Possible Inc•Newton, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Case Manager supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential program in Newton, Massachusetts. The role involves helping develop and implement Individual Service Plan (ISP) programs focused on residents’ personal competencies and long-range plans, maintaining case-management records and confidentiality, attending medical appointments, and providing personal care and hygiene assistance as needed. The position also includes maintaining the residence and its equipment, participating in agency and Department of Developmental Services training and staff meetings, and responding to supervision. Staff may be assigned to different work locations based on the needs of the people supported. This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position reporting to the Program Manager. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; other shifts may occasionally be available. Pay is $25 per hour, with compensation potentially varying according to skills and experience. The posting offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and longevity bonuses of $500 after six months and $500 after 12 months.

Requirements

A commitment to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for use across the P2P community.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Proficiency 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 the DPPC registry, as required by state law.
Clearance of fingerprinting through the DDS criminal background check.
Current MAP certification and the ability to maintain MAP certification throughout employment.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to provide physical assistance to adults using wheelchairs.
Ability to evacuate supported individuals within 2½ minutes.
Ability to assist individuals with transfers from sitting to standing.
Comfort working in an environment with a therapeutic cat.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
Graduate degree and/or two years of case-management experience.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Experience with individuals who have complicated medical needs.

Responsibilities

Follow Pathway to Possible personnel policies and procedures and policies promoting human dignity.
Participate in agency and Department of Developmental Services training programs and attend staff meetings.
Participate in developing and implementing ISP programs that build personal competencies based on each resident’s long-range plan.
Complete case-management documentation and maintain confidentiality of information about individuals supported by Pathway to Possible.
Participate in maintaining the house, grounds, furnishings, and equipment.
Be available and responsive to supervision.
Take direction from the Program Manager and participate in program and personnel evaluations.
Attend and participate in clients’ medical appointments and obtain documentation needed for follow-up.
Provide personal care and hygiene maintenance to clients as necessary.