Job: AFC Care Manager

UCP of Western Massachusetts
535 Curran Highway
North Adams, MA 01247

Phone:(413)442-1562
Website:ucpwma.org/about-ucp/careers-at-ucp/

Company Description:

UCP of Western Massachusetts — an affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy Association — was established in 1961. UCP of Western Massachusetts offers early intervention and ABA services for children, service navigation, direct programming, assistive technology, remote supports and advocacy for any individual, regardless of disability, to pursue a fulfilling, self-determined, high-quality community life — a life without limits. Our Assistive Technology department serves the entire commonwealth, while children’s and family support serve Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties (Pioneer Valley).

If you are new to human services and you are looking for a rewarding career, UCP of Western Massachusetts is a great place to start.  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to 30+ hour employees including:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Remission Program
  • Direct Deposit
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) with employer match
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Accrual
  • Personal Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Discounted YMCA Gym Membership
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pet Insurance

Job Title:
AFC Care Manager
Salary Range:Location:
Per Hour North Adams
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Required 		2+
Required
Description:

Care Manager - Adult Foster Care (AFC)Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours)
Job Location: North Adams, MA office with caseloads throughout Berkshire County.

$20-$24/hour per hour 

The Adult Foster Care (AFC) Manager is a professional support position responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring AFC members.  The care manager’s responsibilities include providing psychosocial and counseling assistance for the AFC program and timely reporting. 

Some duties include:

  • Conducting initial and ongoing assessments of the AFC qualified setting.
  • Obtaining a social history and conducting a psychosocial assessment and evaluation for each AFC member.
  • Select, train, evaluate and supervise AFC caregivers in conjunction with RN or LPN.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the AFC plan of care for each member.
  • Conduct on-site visits and associated progress notes with each member at the qualified setting bi-monthly (alternating with the bi-monthly visit by the registered nurse) for Level 1, and monthly for Level II.
  • Review monthly the AFC Caregiver logs.
  • Make referrals to appropriate service providers if a member requires health or social services other than AFC.
Requirements:

Care Manager Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of clinical experience in the care of elderly or disabled persons, candidates with significant clinical experience to be considered with or without degree.
  • Valid driver’s license, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
  • Ability to work flexible hours in order to accommodate the needs of members
  • CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Check
  • A negative Mantoux TB test or a clear chest x-ray

Care Manager Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
  • Earn two weeks vacation in first year of employment, three week rate after first year
  • 13 holidays per year
  • Three personal days per year
  • Earn up to seven sick days per year
  • 403(b) retirement program with agency match after one year
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition remission program
  • Employee referral program and more! 

About Us:
As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited.  UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org