Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$23/hr
You’re With Us! Community Based Case Manager You’re With Us! is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) service provider which seeks to create better com…
Skills: Case management, Skills training, Employment coaching, Community inclusion, Communication
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The Case Manager provides direct support and skills training to clients to help them achieve independent living and employment goals. They are also responsible for developing community-based programming and maintaining positive relationships with families and service providers.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree in human services or prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
You’re With Us! Community Based Case Manager
You’re With Us! is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) service provider which seeks to create better communities by harnessing the benefits of inclusion for individuals with disabilities. We believe that not only do people with disabilities need inclusion opportunities in order to thrive, but also that these opportunities allow them to contribute to their community in ways that have gone unrecognized in the past. Social connections are a basic human need. You’re With Us! helps with this by identifying, training and supporting college students, clubs, groups, and teams to be welcoming and supportive peers.
Position: Community Based Case Manager
Help us create better communities, improve inclusion on more college campuses, and impact many people’s lives! The Case Manager will be responsible for developing and supporting programming for clients to help them achieve goals that will contribute to creating the life they want with support through adult programming. Our program helps individuals develop independent living skills, engage in activities they are interested in and navigate the community in which they live to make these opportunities sustainable.
Responsibilities:
• Provide case management and skills training support to clients in areas such as career exploration, hard and soft employment skills, college campus inclusion, communication, decision-making, social skills, transportation goals, community safety and activities of daily living.
• Develop programming and curriculum on a case by case program that allows opportunities for clients to develop skills to achieve their goals in a safe and controlled environment
• Review case records and programming and curriculum on a regular basis to ensure compliance with You’re With Us! Standards.
• Provide transportation to participants in the candidate's own vehicle as needed.
• Participate in implementing and monitoring curriculum and treatment plans, completing all necessary programmatic documentation and reporting significant concerns to You’re With Us! in a timely manner.
• Develop and run group activities in the community.
• Act as an advocate for You’re With Us! clients and their families.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with guardians, family members and other service providers.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned by senior You’re With Us! staff.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Current First Aid, CPR and Crisis Intervention certificates or be able to obtain these within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Pass criminal background check(CORI) and National Fingerprint Background Check
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates Degree in Human Services or related field, or 1+ years of experience within a day or residential program for individuals with disabilities.
• Direct Care experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a culturally diverse population of individuals, co-workers, care providers, family, community members and others.
• Ability to write clear, concise and accurate documentation.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds as needed.
A Sense of Belonging For All
You’re With Us! is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) service provider which seeks to create better communities by harnessing the benefits of inclusion for the disabled. We believe that not only do people with disabilities need inclusion opportunities in order to thrive, but also that these opportunities allow them to contribute to their community in ways that have gone unrecognized in the past. You’re With Us! does this by identifying and training college clubs, groups, and teams to be welcoming and supportive peers to the disabled. The college group then creates and supports a Positive Experience Design (PED) customized for the young adult to help him or her transition from school to an adult life in the community. Our Mission Statement You’re With Us! is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates inclusion opportunities for young adults (18+) who, because of their disabilities, are not part of a group, community or activity that would be typical of their abled peers. Social connections are a basic human need. Benefits of this inclusion flow in both directions. People with disabilities have the potential to influence those around them -- a special ability to open people up to compassion, empathy and leadership. Further, You’re With Us! seeks to change the perceptions of disabled young people who believe they are separate and excluded by helping them become part of the communities centered on the activities that they enjoy. In turn, their new peers in these communities, who may have thought of children with disabilities as different, now find them to be friends, teammates and even family. All people are healthiest when they feel safe, supported, and connected to others in their neighborhoods and communities. The inclusion of people with disabilities in these communities provides the essential social skills and leadership tools to allow them to lead a full life.
Offices: 800 Turnpike St, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, US
A Sense of Belonging For All
You’re With Us! is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) service provider which seeks to create better communities by harnessing the benefits of inclusion for the disabled. We believe that not only do people with disabilities need inclusion opportunities in order to thrive, but also that these opportunities allow them to contribute to their community in ways that have gone unrecognized in the past. You’re With Us! does this by identifying and training college clubs, groups, and teams to be welcoming and supportive peers to the disabled. The college group then creates and supports a Positive Experience Design (PED) customized for the young adult to help him or her transition from school to an adult life in the community. Our Mission Statement You’re With Us! is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates inclusion opportunities for young adults (18+) who, because of their disabilities, are not part of a group, community or activity that would be typical of their abled peers. Social connections are a basic human need. Benefits of this inclusion flow in both directions. People with disabilities have the potential to influence those around them -- a special ability to open people up to compassion, empathy and leadership. Further, You’re With Us! seeks to change the perceptions of disabled young people who believe they are separate and excluded by helping them become part of the communities centered on the activities that they enjoy. In turn, their new peers in these communities, who may have thought of children with disabilities as different, now find them to be friends, teammates and even family. All people are healthiest when they feel safe, supported, and connected to others in their neighborhoods and communities. The inclusion of people with disabilities in these communities provides the essential social skills and leadership tools to allow them to lead a full life.
Offices: 800 Turnpike St, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, US
