Assistant Residential Counselor (757)

Position: Assistant Case Manager

Job ID: 757

Location: Westwood MA

Shift: 20 Hours Sunday 12pm - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 10pm

Salary: $23,566

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Lifeworks is hiring a full time Assistant Case Manager to work with Individuals with ID/DD. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve .

Essential Duties

• Provide individual and small group instruction in self-care, activities of daily living, communication, social and motor skills.
• Provide direct care for ADLs and group activities; Lift and transfer individuals as appropriate to their needs.
• Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with Assistant Director.
• Communicate respectfully and pro-actively with families, residential staff and all members of participants’ teams.
• Participate in program-wide staff meetings and case review meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in team meetings regarding general program development, including curriculum development and schedules.
• Attend in-service trainings as required.
• Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations, agency policy and procedures, and personnel practices.
• Protect the health and safety of all participants and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor(s).
  
  

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• HS diploma and related work experience in Human Services.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid MAP certification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
  
  

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.