• Maintains quality of programming through adherence to agency standards and DDS regulations.
• Will be assisting individuals with daily activities and community events while providing general supervision and care to individuals.
• Provide general supervision and work schedule for staff plus daily upkeep and normal maintenance of household.
• Assist Site Manager with ISP development and implementation.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including grocery funds and individual spending money.
• Ensure individuals receive routine and emergency medical attention.  Maintain accurate medical documentation per MCS policy and DDS regulations.
• Meet with supervisor for individual supervision on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed on a timely basis.  Other duties as required.

Required Trainings/Skills: First Aid, CPR, Medication Certification, A.N.V. or Safety Care, knowledge of Positive Behavior System, and supervisory experience.

For more information, please contact Shannoya Beezer or Jessica Ortiz at 413-782-2500

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Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home and/or out in the community ABA therapy for clients with Autism.
• Develop treatment plans that identify specific and measurable objectives.
• Develop, assess, and monitor clinical trainings as necessary.
• Develop and monitor social skills groups as necessary.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and other personnel working with clients.
• Provide and monitor RBT and BACB supervision as necessary.
• Interact with funding source contracts which may include initial and continuation of service authorizations and case discussions.
• Conduct initial assessments and reassessments as required.
• Work with clients’ whole families to promote a generalization of acquired skills.
• Monitor client’s progress and make changes as needed.
• Provide field supervision and training to the ABA Therapist as required for cases.
• Willingness to learn new software and use of adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Meet client and environmental needs as required (e.g., lifting, bending, crawling, squatting, reaching, toileting, feeding, self-help skills, assisting with personal hygiene needs, and other duties as appropriate).
• Complete necessary documentation and paperwork including session notes, time sheets, travel reports, etc. according to company guidelines.
• Availability to work nights, early mornings, and/or weekends.
• Attend trainings as required.
• perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

• Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst by the BACB and licensure as a Behavior Analyst by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (to be maintained at all times during employment).
• Solid knowledge of the principles of ABA.
• Obtain an NPI number (upon hire)
• Maintain a CAQH profile (upon hire)
• Become credentialed with individual insurance companies (upon hire)
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Excellent  written and oral communication skills.
• Experience supervising and training ABA therapists implementing ABA interventions.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable source of transportation.

Contact Information:

Lauren Jackson, Program Director, laurenjackson@mcsnet.org or Karen Fletcher, Administrative Director, karenfletcher@mcsnet.org  at 413-534-3299 – Holyoke Office

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Hours: 40 hours per week

• Maintains quality of programming through adherence to Agency standards and DDS regulations
• Service Navigation for the individual/family
• Hiring and supervising direct care staff
• Work closely with DDS Service Coordinators
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Outreach to generic services and other State agencies.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed on a timely basis
• Other duties as required

Required Trainings/Skills:  Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities required.  Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

For more information, please contact Mary Beattie  at 413-782-2500 x335

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Hours: 20 – 30 hours per week                                               Status: Part time

• Assist families to access public benefits – entitlement programs (Subsidized Housing, Social Security, Fuel Assistance, Food Stamps, Health Insurance, etc.)
• Assist families to access generic services – local resources (Food Pantries, Red Cross, Immigration Services, Home Modification programs, Medical Equipment, Doctors, Dentists, Specialists, Mass Rehab., Employment Centers, Senior Services, Scouts, and Toys for Tots, etc.)
• Assist families to access community supports – free resources from church community, other community organizations, school community, and neighborhood connections
• Help family and consumer to access and assist them in coordination: clinical and behavioral supports, inclusive recreational activities, transportation.
• Provide information and training to families (MFOFC, Autism Training, Fuel Assistance)
• Translation (if applicable to your program)
• Assist families in planning for the future and emergencies
• Urgent assistance – mandatory during the week, ideal in the evening, and voluntary on weekends
• Assist families to read and understand the mail
• Availability to meet with families after 5:00 pm
• Assist families in finding common ground when opinions for support differ.

Qualifications:  BS or BA in related field with one year experience preferred.  A minimum of a High School diploma with 3 years experience in the field of Human Services.  Preference given to qualified individual who is a family member of a child/adult with complex medical challenges.  Has reliable transportation.

For more information, please contact Isabel Castro at 413-562-4885

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Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be able to pass a CORI and background fingerprinting check
• Have reliable transportation and have a good driving record
• Candidate must be 18 years or older and have direct experience working with individuals ages 6-22 years old
• Must have a high school diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Training in Positive Behavioral Support Interventions

Requirements:  Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle.  Staff must be dependable.

Trainings:  Provided as required.

For more information, please contact Isabel Castro at 413-562-4885

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We are a small, local, Non-Profit Home Health Agency that has been committed to serving our community and its members for more that 17 years. We have continued to operate under the same name, resisting the trend to merge to larger out-of-state national companies. Our agency is deficient free with DPH, and we are Medicare/Medicaid certified.

Our focus of care is providing nursing to medically fragile children and adults. By teaming up with the caregiver in the home, and providing the clients with the 1:1 quality nursing services.

Requirements: Current RN/LPN license in MA in good standing , Respiratory/Trach/Vent and G/J Tube experience.

Hours Available: Below is a listing of all currently available shifts. A * on a weekend shift indicates that it is an every other weekend shift.

If interested please send/fax resume to:
Bridging Care for Families/MCS
96 Industry Ave
Suite 1
Springfield, MA 01104
fax (413) 439-0373
EOE

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Shared Living Providers receive a generous tax-free stipend that reflects the level of care needed by the individual. The agency also provides nursing, clinical and respite support. Emergency on-call assistance is available. Monthly in home visits from a case managers and comprehensive training for all caregivers is provided.

The young woman is looking to live in Northampton/South Hadley as it would be close to her job in Haydenville working for a dog breeder. She is also seeking additional employment that would enable her to afford to keep her car. She hopes for a dog friendly home allowing her to bring one or two of her three well cared for dogs. This young woman has many skills and would like to learn more toward the goal of living independently at some point. She is very kind and caring with many interests.

To be considered as a provider you must pass a CORI/Fingerprint background check, have a valid driver’s license and provide references. Candidates should have some experience working in Human Services or supporting individuals with disabilities. Training will be provided to meet the requirements.

If interested please contact Donna Veal at MCS Springfield, (413) 782-2500 ext 369

To print a copy of the AFC Caregiver Application please click here
To fill out the AFC Caregiver Application electronically please click here

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Location:  Westfield                                      Shift Available:  days/evenings/weekends

Responsibilities:  Looking for a dependable and energetic staff to provide supports to a male individual including recreational and community outings.

• 5 hours monthly – take consumer out in the community and engage in recreational activities (bowling, movies, dinner, museums, etc.).  (Westfield)

For more information, please contact Senaida Peguero at 413-782-2500  ext. 366

Supervisor:  Jessica Fuentes

Location: Springfield, MA                                  Shift Available:  Evenings/Weekends

Responsibilities:  Looking for a dependable and energetic staff to provide supports to a young man including recreational and community outings.

• 3 hours biweekly – take consumer out in the community to engage in recreational activities (bowling, movies, dinner, etc..).  Support counselor may have to provide transportation to and from Special Olympics games and practice. (Springfield)

For more information, please contact Jessica Fuentes at 413-782-2500  ext. 340

Please respond by Friday, April 5, 2019

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