CASE & MONEY MANAGER in MASHPEE, MA
Sign On Bonus of $1000 (explained at interview). It is a great time to join LIFE!
Living Independently Forever, Inc., aka LIFE is a non-profit organization providing supports for adults with autism and developmental & intellectual differences.
The LIFE Community based in Mashpee is seeking a Full Time CASE & MONEY MANAGER (aka LIFE Coach) to assist our residents in fulfilling their independent potential by assisting them in managing their daily life skills (activities in the community, household management, menu planning & shopping, meal preparation, personal presentation and hygiene, appropriate behavioral and social skills, routine fitness, transportation needs, medical appointments, money management and access to recreational entertainment, etc.).
Qualifications: PATIENCE, KINDNESS and DEPENDABILITY and the ability to support these wonderful clients to have productive and happy lives, lived as independently as possible!!! Experience and/or education with our supported population is needed. (professional, personal, or volunteer)
This Full Time Position is:
Sunday-Thursday OR Monday-Friday primarily regular daytime hours; however, one early weekday evening (ex: 11AM-7PM) to support an evening activity is required weekly. This is an in-person.
- Flexibility in exact hours worked is available as long as the needs of our individuals are met. This is the #1 advantage of the position according to staff surveys.
The applicant must:
- Have good organizational and time management skills
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and good computer skills
- Be a team player with the ability to work with the entire team to the benefit of the individuals we support
- Be able to work independently with assigned individuals with a daily plan for helping them to reach their goals
- Have experience (and/or education) in Human Services and/or Learning Disabilities/Autism
- Special Olympics and personal experience is valued along with work experience and education
Responsibilities:
- Assists, organizes, and facilitates activities as assigned--use your gifts and/or hobbies to create an activity our individuals will love
- Assist the residents with meeting their goals and objectives in the following areas: apartment maintenance, personal health maintenance, nutrition, fitness and social skills development
- Assist the residents with grocery shopping and preparing healthy meals safely
- Participate in team-related services; staff meetings, resident/roommate issues, resident case reviews with staff and/or family, etc.
- Complete routine documentation after every session or significant communication with residents.
- Make recommendations to meet the needs of residents that are beyond the scope of the LIFE Coach (i.e., medication adjustments, therapy by licensed clinician, private tutor, house cleaner, etc.)
- Maintain sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles
- Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and dependable transportation; must be able to pass DPPC, CORI and fingerprinting background checks through our governing agency DDS
- Have current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid OR be willing to attend training through LIFE
To apply, please respond to this posting including your address and phone number on your resume.
Visit us at lifecapecod.org to learn more about what we do.
LIFE Incorporated in 1992. There are currently over 250 residents being serviced with locations in Plymouth, Mashpee, Hyannis, Sandwich, Falmouth, and Yarmouth.
LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our staff and residents!!!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mashpee, MA 02649: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person