Tempus Unlimited Inc.
Personal Care Management Skills Trainer
Tempus Unlimited Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, United States,
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 hours
Work within policies to complete and submit internal requirements:Progress NotesOutlook ScheduleMileage and Expense Forms
Follow up with Manager and/or Program Assistant on requests for skills training and tracking reports:Non-billing, overbilling and ineligible consumers
Major problems requiring skills training
Consumer status updates
Quarterly and Annual ReviewsPerform other duties as assigned by the Skills Trainer ManagerRequirementsQualificationsExperience providing services for persons with disabilitiesKnowledge 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 neededRequired 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 ClearanceAll 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 StatementEqual 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:
Yes
Compensation details:
20-20
PI5184dee45bfa-37448-34864431
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 hours
Work within policies to complete and submit internal requirements:Progress NotesOutlook ScheduleMileage and Expense Forms
Follow up with Manager and/or Program Assistant on requests for skills training and tracking reports:Non-billing, overbilling and ineligible consumers
Major problems requiring skills training
Consumer status updates
Quarterly and Annual ReviewsPerform other duties as assigned by the Skills Trainer ManagerRequirementsQualificationsExperience providing services for persons with disabilitiesKnowledge 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 neededRequired 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 ClearanceAll 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 StatementEqual 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:
Yes
Compensation details:
20-20
PI5184dee45bfa-37448-34864431