At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities in achieving their career goals and foster professional relationships.
- Company: Join Communitas, a Top Workplace dedicated to empowering lives and supporting employees.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and regular appreciation events.
- Other info: Opportunities for advancement and a supportive team culture await you!
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in your community while growing your career in a compassionate environment.
- Qualifications: High school diploma required; experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
About us! Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.
Why work for us? Recognized and honoured as a Top Workplace for 2024 - 2026 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through:
- Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
- Low-Cost Benefits
- Flexible Schedules
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Regular Employee Appreciation Events
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Supportive Coworkers
- Compassion-centric Environment
The role! Position: Career Services Case Manager Location: Wakefield, MA Pay rate: $22.00 per hour Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Status: Non-exempt
Benefits of Working for us!
- Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
- 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees
- Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
Summary & Responsibilities
The Career Services Case Manager will work to build and foster professional relationships with individuals served on her/his caseload. The Case Manager will work in conjunction with other departments, individuals, families, residences, funding sources, and job sites to ensure that services meet the individual needs and promote individual choices. The Case Manager will maintain confidential files for each individual and complete all necessary documentation to meet regulatory agency requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Build and foster professional relationships with individuals on her/his caseload, family members, and members of the ISP team to maximise an individual’s human dignity, community integration, and job opportunities.
- Maintain routine and effective communication with members of the ISP team regarding progress, service planning, and incident reporting within the boundaries of confidentiality.
- Monitor follow-through and effectiveness of support plans with department staff and interdisciplinary team in cooperation with the department manager.
- Provide guidance to department staff in completing required documentation.
- Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Actively provide input and coordinate with other departments and external referral sources to assure needed and desired services are being provided.
- Participate and assist with intake process and orientation of new individuals to Career services.
- Provide direct support coverage and break coverage in the absence of skills instructors as needed.
Qualifications
- High School diploma required (BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred)
- At least 1 year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is preferred
- A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
- Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
- Must pass company background and reference checks
Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/
Career Services Case Manager in Wakefield employer: Communitas
At Communitas, we pride ourselves on being a Top Workplace for 2024 - 2026, offering a compassionate and collaborative environment where employees are valued for their dedication to making a positive impact in the community. With competitive pay rates, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement, we ensure our Career Services Case Managers have the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in enriching lives and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Wakefield, MA.
