Job Title: Case Manager - Lifeworks Employment Services

Number of Openings: 3

Annual Rate: $46,080.00

Hours: 40 per week

Work Shift: Occasional flex time/OT to cover the needs of employment training

• Monday through Thursday: (8 am - 4 pm) & Friday (7:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Locations: Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA

Job#319, 336, 363

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Join Our Mission:

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide Advocacy, Empowerment, and Opportunity to those we serve. As a team, we will support you as we all provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an important opportunity to a fulfilling career with a purpose.

Ready to shape your future while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Join us at Lifeworks and start your journey!

The Role:

As a Case Manager at Lifeworks Employment Services (LES), you'll be responsible for facilitating community and program-based activities to encourage self-advocacy and skill building. Your leadership will enhance individuals’ volunteer and employment experience. You will provide job coaching, guidance, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve a person's individual and employment goals.

Through direct support, you will be motivating the people we serve to be empowered in their programs and communities and will have the ability to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Why Lifeworks?

Are you in search of a job that offers more than just a paycheck? At Lifeworks, we understand that we all have different work/life balance needs.

We cherish the importance of work/life balance for our employees. If you’re seeking to find a job with a fixed schedule that will fit your professional and personal job needs we offer a fixed schedule in a number of locations, with pay rates and benefits that are amongst the best in our field, and a workplace where your input is valued and your growth is supported, then you've just found your next opportunity.

We believe that when you're at your best, you can bring out the best in those we serve. We place great value on positive and impactful programs with professional supports that can help you make the lives of the people the best that we can achieve.

What We’re Looking For:

We're searching for a detailed and enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve and strong teamwork skills to join us as a Case Manager in our Employment Training and Support Programs. Are you someone who pays attention to the details, stays organized in a sometimes fast-paced environment, and can exercise good judgment in challenging situations? If yes, you might be the perfect fit for our team.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborating with an exceptional team to plan and engage in the advocacy and support of our individuals, attending regular meetings as necessary.
• Supporting individual’s self-employment, education, social growth, health wellness, communication skills, community mobility, and volunteerism.
• Provide support through case management (electronic (Icentrix) and physical case records).
• Writing and implementing Individual Support Plans (ISP) and completing all documentation.
• Monthly and weekly progress notes for individual goals and objectives. Maintaining consistent communication with individuals and members of the ISP team.
• Safely operate company van within the legal guidelines of Massachusetts. Assisting individuals in meeting the expectations of employers at GSWS.
• Provide on and off-site support for Life Enhancement Curriculum: o Assisting individuals served in areas of employment, social, creative, and health & wellness development and training.
• Leading individuals served in community volunteer and learning experiences. Daily completion of payroll and billing documents.
• Other duties and/or assignments at our different locations based on the needs of the team and the individuals you serve.

Benefits include:

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• Excellent Salary
• $2,000 - Staff Retention Bonus, payable after 4 and 6 months of employment!
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and up to 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire
• Dental, Vision and Short-Term disability insurance is available
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Need to reduce your student loan debt? Lifeworks, Inc. is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of the PSLF program.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree or an Associate’s degree in a related field with three years of experience, or Five years of related work experience in Human Services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Car/Valid driver’s license in State of residency.

All CASE MANAGER candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background, and driving record check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,080.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person