Personal Care Management Skills Trainer
Company: Tempus Unlimited Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 3, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Position Title: Personal Care Management Skills Trainer
Location: Boston, MA, USA Requisition Number: Req #31 Date Posted:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Description: Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is
a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to
empower children and adults with disabilities to live as
independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The
agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion
of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society,
including social, recreational, family and work activities.A
community based Senior Skills Trainer for our Personal Care
Attendant Program. The Skills Trainer will educate consumers on how
to successfully manage their consumer-directed hands-on care. The
Skills Trainer will also be primarily responsible for other skills
training department wide tasks and processes.This Personal Care
Attendant Skills Trainer will cover the Boston area of
Massachusetts and up to a 60 mile radius of your home
address.Bilingual preferred Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or
RussianHours, 8:30am - 4:30pmFull time, 35 hours a weekMonday -
FridayTravel required, Cover a 60 mile radius of your home
addressMust have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to
travel within assigned service areaMileage reimbursement Essential
Job FunctionsFollow-up on assigned referrals in a timely manner as
determined by contractAssess consumers' ability to manage PCA
servicesTrain consumers and/or surrogates the skills needed to
manage their PCA program as outlined in the Mass Health Service
Agreement and according to the Personal Care Management (PCM)
Contract.Maintain confidentiality in all consumer related
issuesAttend in-service, supervision and staff development meetings
when requested by managerDemonstrate a working knowledge of program
policies and procedures and Mass Health regulationsDemonstrate a
commitment to the Independent Living philosophy of consumer
controlMust report all suspected incidents of consumer
sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection
Commission (DPPC)Work within company policies and in accordance
with the PCM Contract in order to complete and track for receipt of
required documentation within required timelines:Assigned referrals
and intake documentationService Agreements and Assessments for
re-evaluationsSupportive documentation for intakes and
re-evaluations as neededReturn all phone calls from surrogates and
consumers within 48 hoursWork within policies to complete and
submit internal requirements:Progress NotesOutlook ScheduleMileage
and Expense FormsFollow up with Manager and/or Program Assistant on
requests for skills training and tracking reports:Non-billing,
overbilling and ineligible consumersMajor problems requiring skills
trainingConsumer status updatesQuarterly and Annual ReviewsPerform
other duties as assigned by the Skills Trainer Manager Requirements
QualificationsExperience providing services for persons with
disabilities Knowledge of PCA programs is preferredExperience in
education, teaching or counseling is helpfulKnowledge of community
resources and social service systems is beneficialExcellent
communication, organizational, and writing skillsBasic computer
skills in Microsoft Office/Outlook and the ability to navigate
databasesSpecialized training provided as needed Required
EducationGED or High School Diploma requiredBachelor's Degree
preferred Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required
to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach
with hands and arms. TravelTravel is required for this position.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to travel
within assigned service area.Work Authorization/Security Clearance
All offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent
upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment
background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are
offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy
as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these
checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance
with all state and federal regulations and contracts. EEO Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus
Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of
employment is based upon professional capabilities and
qualifications without discrimination because of race, color,
religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national
origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by
law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job
Family: Associate Job Function: Non-Supervisor Pay Type: Hourly
Hiring Rate: $20.00 Travel Required: YesCompensation details:
20-20PI80e017685ad1-25660-34864431
Keywords: Tempus Unlimited Inc., Attleboro , Personal Care Management Skills Trainer, Executive , Boston, Massachusetts
Click
here to apply!
|