Resource Coordinator

Tempus Unlimited•Stoughton, MA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities. This staff member will work closely with people with various disabilities. They will assist consumers in accessing information, referrals and resources in the community.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to use Outlook for email communication and calendar management.
Internet browsing for community resources
Confidentiality, Privacy and Security when providing information and referral services.
High School or GED.
Satisfactory background check results.

Nice To Haves

This role will become a Certified Application Counselor to assist with MassHealth redetermination and eligibility. This Certification is required within the first 6 months of employment.
At least one-year experience providing services to people with disability in a community setting.
Some knowledge of MassHealth programs and resources.
Some college is preferred in the field of social work.

Responsibilities

Obtain/maintain Mass Health benefits.
Assist consumers or families access the Tempus Personal Care Attendant program –Tempus Unlimited Adult Foster Care programs
Outreach training, providing Tempus Unlimited info to community agencies to share resources and referrals, and also to add to resource contacts.
Provide information and referral services that offer consumer choice.
Provide information of resources to Tempus Unlimited staff and programs.
Work with Independent Living Centers, Elder Services and all other agencies to advocate for consumer to get services and continue to add information to the Resource list.
Follow up with consumers on the monthly Termination List, help them find services.
Document services in Community Services database for those using Tempus Unlimited services.
Track information about outcomes involved with Resource Coordination by category
Work the Resource Coordinator Supervisor to complete quarterly and annual reports.
Act in the role of Human Rights Coordinator for Community Services as an impartial staff person.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Participate in and offer events that promote Tempus Unlimited Programs and Services.
Provide face-to-face services to consumers, as needed.
Mandated reporter.