Independent Living Case Manager
Company: Tempus Unlimited Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title: Independent Living Case Manager Location:
Boston, MA, USA Requisition Number: Req #16 Date Posted: Thursday,
September 5, 2024 Description: 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
Independent Living Case Manager you will be assisting consumers
with a variety of services and training to enable them to live
independently in their community. Our program serves people from
Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. Case Managers makes the
difference in the lives of our consumers on a regular basis. Tempus
takes a person centered approach to all services.Essential
FunctionsDevelop Supported Living Service PlansMaintain
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).Job
RequirementsRequired EducationBachelor's degree and/or experience
serving people with disabilitiesCompetenciesFamiliarity 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.Preferred ExperienceTraining 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.Work
EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax
machines.Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required
to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach
with hands and arms.TravelThis position requires an employee to be
on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver's
license and reliable transportation.Other DutiesNote this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work
Authorization/Security Clearance All offers of employment made by
Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check
results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all
candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance
with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From
time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to
ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and
contracts. EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity is a
fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment
from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon
professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination
because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation,
veteran status, national origin, disability or any other
characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential job functions. Job Family: Specialist Job Function:
Non-Supervisor Pay Type: Hourly Hiring Rate: $22.00 Travel
Required: YesCompensation details:
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Keywords: Tempus Unlimited Inc., Salem , Independent Living Case Manager, Executive , Boston, Massachusetts
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