Employment Opportunities
Consider Greater Waltham Arc for employment opportunities in the field of disabilities. We are committed to hiring superior employees to deliver services to our adult consumers in day programs as well as recreational services to all ages and family support services. Now in our 52nd year as a provider of quality services, our emphasis on staff development includes on site and off site trainings as needed in a range of topics such as supervisory skills, communication skills, geriatric/Alzheimer’s trainings, sign language, and human rights, to name a few. Additionally, employees may access our Tuition Reimbursement benefit after six months of employment at GWArc.
Located at two sites in Waltham, MA, we offer competitive salaries and excellent training to our employees. Benefits, based upon a forty hour work week, include vacation, personal and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, health, dental, life insurance, long term disability, section 125 plan, flexible spending, 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity, and pension plan. Send cover letter/resume to Personnel, GWArc, 56 Chestnut St. Waltham, MA 02453. AA/EOE
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Current Opportunities
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Job Title: Developmental Disabilities Specialist/ Case Manager
Post Date: 2/28/2010 11:00:00 PM
Job Code: CM
Salary: $31,000-$32,000
Specialty: Case Manager
Location: Chestnut Street, Waltham
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Developmental Disabilities Specialist/ Case Manager JOB SUMMARY: To assist consumers to participate and benefit from Day Education Programs through the implementation of individualized programs plans, interventions, work training routines (when applicable) and other scheduled program activities in a variety of therapeutic environments. To enhance consumer's independence, dignity, safety, personal and self care activities. To support the Program Supervisors with implementing the day-to-day operations of the Program. Manage a caseload and develop and teach consumers as part of an Interdisciplinary Team of clinicians, health care staff and program staff.
Work Schedule: 40 hour work week; Monday - Friday. QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. in a Psychology, Special Education or related field and one year experience. In lieu of a college degree a High School diploma or GED with two plus years' paid work experience in an instructor/care management role with a similar 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. 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, therapists and other service providers/monitors. Capacity to learn/perform basic sign language, CPR/First Aid and other augmentative communication systems essential. Computer literate.
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Job Title: Case Manager for Plus Program
Post Date: 4/22/2010 11:00:00 PM
Job Code: CM-EPT
Salary: $29,000-$30,000
Specialty: N/A
Location: Woodland Road, Waltham
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Case Manager for Plus Program
JOB SUMMARY: To assist consumers to participate and benefit from a Work Training Program through the implementation of individualized program plans, interventions and work training routines at GWArc's Woodland Road site. Manage a caseload and develop and teach consumers as part of an Interdisiplinary Team of clinicians, health care staff and program staff. Consumers participate in BIS mailing employment and functional curriculum.
Work Schedule: 40 hour work week; Monday - Friday
QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in Psychology, Special Education or related field with 1 year of experience. In lieu of a college degree, a High School diploma or GED with 1 plus years paid work experience in an instructor/care management role with a similar popluation.
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 and knowledge in signing, 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 requirments. Vehicle and driver's license required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong oral and written communication skills with consumers, program staff, families, therapists and other service providers/ monitors. Capacity to learn/ perform basic sign and other augmentative communication systems essential. Computer literate.
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Job Title: Director of EPT
Post Date: 3/18/2010 11:00:00 PM
Job Code: EPT1
Salary: low 50's
Specialty: N/A
Location: Woodland Road, Waltham
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Director of Employment, Plus & Transitions
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Employment, Plus & Transitions is responsible for the overall design, management and effectiveness of GWARC's Employment, Plus & Transitions programs and services. The Program Director will develop, implement and evaluate all necessary administrative, program and staff systems; oversee facility maintenance and community relationships. These services emphasize individual training strategies and supports, and consumer input and independence.
S/he will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of positive relationships with host companies and funding sources for BIS mail and all EPT programs.
Work Schedule: 40 hours+, salaried position, Monday - Friday 8:00AM- 4:00PM with evening hours.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in human services, business/marketing or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years experience in human services/employment services and/or business industry; must have supervisory experience. Master's degree preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of MR/DD population and community service system. Current driver's license and car. Excellent organizational, communication, coordination and leadership skills. Able to effectively develop and lead a team and be able to work as a part of GWARC's Management Team. Experience Marketing, Production and Customer Relations.
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