Supported Living Program Case Coordinator

Tempus Unlimited•Stoughton, MA

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. As a Supported Living Service Case Coordinator, you will assist consumers with a variety of services and trainings to enable them to live independently in their community. Our program serves people from Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. Case Coordinators are the difference in the lives of our consumers on a regular basis. Tempus takes a person-centered approach to all services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or at least two years' experience serving people with disabilities
Familiarity with community services, the ability to understand and implement independent living philosophy and the ability to relate and empathize with people with disabilities and help them maximize their lives is required.
Being resourceful to solve complex issues at times.
Objective report writing.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Training and supervisory experience is helpful.
Significant experience in Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services, case management services, and disability service delivery systems is preferred.
Good communication, organization and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

Develop Supported Living Service Plans
Maintain communication with the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) (or other service) provider.
Assist consumers in the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of their Personal Care Attendants, sign onto the PCA program Service Agreement if surrogacy is required. Be thoroughly detailed in the understanding of this document and assist consumer comply also.
Assist Consumers in obtaining housing if needed.
Assist consumers in setting up and maintaining appropriate records regarding Personal Care Attendants (PCA), finances and medical issues.
Assist consumers with accessing community resources such as health care, recreation, transportation and adult education.
Encourage and assist consumers in the development of relationships with other members of the community.
Maintain confidential records according to program guidelines.
Train consumers annually on human rights and how to obtain assistance on human rights violations.
Assist consumers with Transitional Assistance services through the Money Follows the person (MFP) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) waivers.
Follow MRC Community Living Program manual standards, as well as other regulatory documents related to the position.
Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC).