LIFELINKS VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT

August 20, 2010

POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS HOURS/SALARY
Direct Support
Self Directed Team
Bedford Group Home
2 Openings
Support individuals inside and outside of their group home residence and co-manage the home with other team members. FA and adult CPR certifications, valid driver’s license, HS graduate or GED and Human Services Certificate or equivalent and related work experience required. MAP required within first six months on the job. Hourly position Part-Time $11.50 per hour
Direct Support
Self Directed Team
Columbia Group Home
1 Opening
Support individuals inside and outside of their group home residence and co-manage the home with other team members FA and adult CPR certifications, valid driver’s license, HS graduate or GED and Human Services Certificate or equivalent and related work experience required. MAP required within first six months on the job. Hourly position Full-Time $11.50 per hour
PTI
Group Homes
4 Openings

PTI/CNA
Group Homes
8 Openings

PTI / MTP
Group Homes
5 Openings

Support individuals inside and outside of their group home residence. High School Diploma or GED and previous experience providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting considered applicable to the work performed by LifeLinks direct support staff required. See openings detail attachment for required certifications and trainings. Valid Mass driver’s license required.
Must be able to work 4 shifts per week 2:30 PM – 10 PM and/or 10 PM – 8:30 AM

Certified Nursing Asst PTI must have current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

MTP PTI must complete PAC restraint and MTP training in addition having all above qualifications.
Hourly positions As Needed and As Assigned $10.74/hour
PTI
Community Center
5 Openings
Support individuals while they are participating in LifeLinks day habilitation program learning skills and participating in activities that challenge and develop them. High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience providing care to developmentally disabled persons or to those in a mental health/special education or other related human services setting considered applicable to the work performed by LifeLinks direct support staff. See openings detail attachment for required certifications and trainings. Valid Mass driver’s license required. Must be able to work 4 shifts per week 8:15 AM – 2:15 PM or 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Some positions will require PAC or MTP training as well. Hourly positions As Needed and As Assigned $10.74/hour
Program Supervisor
Community Center
1 Opening
Supports individuals participating in the day habilitation program and supervises direct support staff and developmental specialist. High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelors degree in human services or related discipline preferred, 2 years of related experience providing care to developmentally disabled persons or to those in a mental health/special education or other related human services setting considered applicable required. Hoyer and previous supervisory experience required. Valid driver’s license, FA/CPR/Drivers Safety Training required. See openings detail attachment for additional requirements. Salaried position Full-Time TBD
Financial/Accounting Accounting Assistant HS Diploma or GED required, related experience required; Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred. Hourly position Full-Time $13.00 per hour
Groton Road Group Home Certified Nursing Assistant HS Diploma or GED required, valid Drivers License required, Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and FA/CPR required plus related experience required MAP must be acquired first six months on the job Hourly Position 1 Opening $11.74 per hour
Direct Support
Overlook Group Home
4 Openings
Support individuals inside and outside of their group home residence. High School Diploma or GED required and experience providing care to developmentally disabled persons or to those in a mental/health/special education or other related human services setting considered applicable to the work performed by LifeLinks direct support staff. FA/CPR/MAP/PAC, valid drivers license and successful completion of MTP training and PAC training. Hourly positions Full-Time and Part-Time $10.94/hour
Direct Support
Frost Road Group Home
4 Openings
Support individuals inside and outside of their group home residence. High School Diploma or GED and experience providing care to developmentally disabled persons or to those in a mental/health/special education or other related human services setting considered applicable to the work performed by LifeLinks direct support staff. FA/CPR and valid drivers license required. MAP required within first six months on the job. Hourly position Full-Time $10.74/hour
Direct Support
Community Center
5 Openings
Support individuals while they are participating in LifeLinks day hab program learning skills and participating in activities that challenge and develop them. High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience providing care to developmentally disabled persons or to those in a mental/health/special education or other related human services setting considered applicable to the work performed by LifeLinks direct support staff. See openings detail attachment for all required certifications and trainings. Valid driver’s license required. FA/CPR required. Hourly positions Part-Time and Full-Time $10.74/hour
Direct Support
Community Connectors
1 Opening
Provides direct support to participants in the Connector Program. High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience providing care to developmentally disabled persons or to those in a mental/health/special education or other related human services setting considered applicable to the work performed by LifeLinks direct support staff. Experience with dual diagnosis counseling required. See openings detail attachment for additional requirements. Valid driver’s license required. FA and CPR required. Hourly position Part-Time $10.74/hour
Developmental Specialist
Community Center
1 Opening
Implement developmental skills groups and activities as prescribed I individuals day hab support plans. FA/CPR High School grad or GED valid driver’s license and related experience required. College degree in related discipline plus directly related experience preferred. Salaried Non-Exempt Position Full-Time $527.45/week
Director Community Services
Community Services
1 Opening
Responsible for all program development, and management of Community Services functions, Rep-Payee Services and special projects. Position provides interface between staff, DDS, families and senior management. Experience working with families and developmentally disabled individuals required. Experience work with MH issues and valid drivers license required. Experience working with SS benefits and rep payee system strongly preferred. Previous experience working with union employees and Masters’ degree in related discipline preferred. Salaried position Full-Time TBD
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gerrish Group Home
1 Opening
Support individuals as part of a team responsible for high quality medical care and direct support in a group home residence. Also provides support to the individuals outside of the group home. High School diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, certified nursing assistant certificate, related experience required. MAP required within first six months on the job. Hourly position Part-Time $11.74/hour
Direct Support
Locust Group Home
1 Opening
Support individuals inside and outside of their residence. High School diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, related experience and current First Aid and adult CPR certifications required. MAP required within six months on the job. Hourly position Part-Time $10.74/hour
Certified Nursing Assistants
MakePeace Group Home
3 Openings
Support individuals as part of a team responsible for high quality medical care and direct support in a group home residence. Also provides support to the individuals outside of the group home. High School diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, certified nursing assistant certificate, related experience required. MAP required within first six months on the job. Hourly positions Full-Time $11.74/hour
Group Home Manager
Groton Road Group Home
1 Opening
Oversees and manages two group homes where medically fragile adults with developmental disabilities reside. Supervises staff and is responsible for ensuring the needs of the individuals in these group homes are met in all areas of service. Bachelor’s degree in related discipline plus 3 years’ direct support/certified nursing assistant experience and one year of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be an LPN or certified nursing assistant. Must have current driver’s license, MAP/FA/CPR and Certified Nursing Assistant certificate Salaried position Full-Time TBD
Program Supervisor
Community Connectors
1 Opening
Supports individuals participating in the Connectors program and supervises direct support staff. High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelors degree in human services or related discipline preferred, 2 years of related experience providing care to developmentally disabled persons and to those in a mental health/special education or other related human services setting considered applicable required. Must have dual diagnosis experience and previous supervisory experience required. Valid driver’s license, FA/CPR/Drivers Safety Training required. See openings detail attachment for additional requirements. Salaried position Full-Time TBD

Employees interested in applying for a current vacancy must submit a Transfer Request form through their supervisor/manager to Human Resources by 5:00 PM on September 3, 2010.