Greater Waltham Arc (GWArc) invites you to join our creative and committed team supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now in our 55th year of services in two Waltham locations, GWArc is recognized in providing respectful and consistent services to over 200 persons in our day programs. Extensive staff training and supervision are part of our excellent employee benefits. Please read about GWArc at www.gwarc.org and consider applying for the position below.
GWArc's Day Education Program is an accredited Day Habilitation model combining like skills goals in communication, mobility and independent living skills. The Case Manager supports the Program Director in providing activities and following individual consumer goals. The Case Manager manages a caseload with accurate and timely documentation. Must have previous day hab experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. in a Psychology, Special Education or related field and 1 year experience. In lieu of a college degree a High School diploma or GED with 2 plus years paid work experience in an instructor/care management role with developmental diabilities population.
Functional capability to lift, transfer, pivot and bear consumers' weight in a safe manner. Ability to implement multiple Behavior Modification Plans/individualized interventions/programs in a variety of settings/environments. Commitment to community inclusion and upholding the human rights and dignity of people with disabilities, flexibility and responsive to a variety of requests. Ability or willingness to learn ASL, non-violent restraint, CPR/First Aid. Good time management, organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of sub-contract work a plus. Ability to meet deadlines, production and paperwork requirements. Vehicle and driver's license required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong oral and written communication skills with consumers, program staff, families, and other service providers. Computer literatacy.
SALARY RANGE: $30,000 - $32,000 plus depending on education and experience. GWArc is pleased that we are generally able to offer a holiday bonus & end of fiscal year bonus.
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hrs. per week M - F. plus flexible hours for meetings
STARTING DATE: ASAP
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The Greater Waltham Arc is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their family members by supplying the support and assistance needed to meet the ever changing challenges of their daily lives.
Founded in 1956 by a group of concerned parents, GWArc has developed partnerships with local human services agencies, school and employers with our proven programs. Programs include: Day Education, Employment Services, School to Work Transitions, Community and Family Support, Recreation, Inclusive Summer Camp, and Elder Day Programming. Please visit our website at www. gwarc.org for more information
- Location: Waltham, MA
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