AFC Program Nurse

The Adult Family Care program is funded through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassHealth.  Families who qualify may receive approximately $9,000 (Level I) or $18,000 (Level II) for providing care for their adult child with developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY: The AFC Program nurse works closely with the program Care Manager and is responsible for initial and ongoing assessment of both the setting and care provider.  The Nurse will assist in assessment and development of the Plan of Care in conjunction with the Care Manager.  Review of the Plan of Care will take place through bi-monthly on-site visits with the family.

Documentations necessary include completion of progress notes, review of caregiver logs, review and documentation of fire/safety procedures, and annual review of the home setting.  Additionally, communication to GWArc's financial office will insure timely payment to both the caregiver and GWArc.

Under the supervision of GWArc's CEO, who wrote the DMA application and holds the regulations and documents needed, program start up will progress from identification of qualified families already served by GWArc to organizing documents, team meetings with the AFC Program Care Manager and on site visits with families qualified to receive services.  Further opportunity to outreach to elderly populations exists in the community and will help to grow this program.

QUALIFICATIONS: GWArc seeks a skilled and organized candidate who has experience with populations with disabilities and/or the elderly. S/he must be a self starter who can work independently and is aware of timelines and the DMA regulations.  Some flexibility in hours is required as on site home visits may need to be made later in the afternoon or evenings.  No weekend hours are anticipated. The majority of families to be served will likely be in the greater Waltham area and mileage reimbursement is provided.

GWArc is a 55 year old nationally-based provider of services to persons with disabilities and their families.  The AFC program is an opportunity to further serve families.

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Director of Day Education

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Day Education Programs is responsible for the overall design, management, supervision and effectiveness of GWArc’s Day Education Programs (Day Habilitation and Pathways To Independence).  The Program Director will develop and implement all necessary administrative systems, staff supports and community resources to deliver programs which reflect GWArc’s mission, policies and procedures including individualized supports and instructional strategies which maximize each participants’ personal care, communication, social, motor, work and community inclusion skills.  The Program Director is responsible for the daily operations, day to day management and program development of GWArc’s Day Education and Pathways to Independence programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree preferred.  Bachelor’s Degree is required with 5 years progressive experience in direct care services to people with significant developmental and physical disabilities.  2 years supervisory/management experience. Excellent organizational, communication, leadership skills and team building skills.  Commitment to community inclusion consumer self determination.  Experience in a Day Habilitation setting and familiarity with MassHealth, DDS, and CARF regulations and requirements.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Car & license, computer literacy, CPR & First Aid and non-violent behavioral intervention. 

SALARY RANGE:  $50,000+ depending on qualifications.

Registered Nurse 

JOB SUMMARY:  The RN oversees all healthcare services education and coordination for the  PLUS Program at Woodland Road.  Duties include: initial and ongoing assessments of the health status of all PLUS participants; nursing care and medication admission when indicated; and all related record keeping, reports and data documentation.  The RN participates in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation and review of each consumer’s needs and status; approval of treatment plans from primary physicians; ongoing communication and health education to PLUS consumers, families, staff and community residential staff.  Assists the Coordinator of Health Services to provide consultation and educational services to the entire GWARC Community and is active in the area MR/DD Community.  Follows all GWARC, DMA, DMR, DPH, OSHA and HIPAA laws and regulations.  Fills in for RN at Chestnut Street as scheduled or in her absence.

WORK SCHEDULE:  27-hour work week; Hours are Monday – Friday

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. 

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.