Case Worker - Home Care jobs in Worcester, MA

The Case Worker II creates the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as well as the Behavioral Plan, Medication Treatment Plan, and Assessments and instruction to individuals living independently in a program for adults with a developmental disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This position provides assistance with crisis intervention and skill acquisition. The Case Worker II is responsible for providing quality documentation and maintaining a professional presentation; the Case Worker II will also have corporate rep-payee responsibilities and may be asked to provide surrogacy supports.

Full-Time Mon-Fri - Worcester area

Who are we? 

Ascentria Care Alliance is a nonprofit organization that has spent the past 150 years helping people in need. We empower people of all backgrounds to rise together and reach beyond life’s challenges by building stronger communities and helping people move forward together.  

Ascentria Care Alliance employees and volunteers take pride in the impact they have on the people they serve. It’s more than just a job, it’s an opportunity our employees have to care for and share in the lives of people who greatly need and appreciate their presence. Ascentria Care Alliance focuses on every child, elder, disabled person, refugee, endangered teen or teenage mom in order to build stronger communities one person at a time.  This is an excellent opportunity to enhance the operations of a $125m non-profit social services organization with programs throughout New England.   

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creation and implementation of ISP, Behavior Plans, Medication Treatment Plans, Assessments, and any other applicable documentation related to successfully support individuals in the community within designated time frames
• Provide training, modeling and assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and health maintenance in order to enhance skill acquisition to gain or maintain independent living. These may include but are not limited to; meal preparation and nutrition, apartment maintenance, exercise, socialization, medical appointments, and utilizing public transportation/ADA.
• Provide case management for individuals including support, assistance and instruction to develop independence and achieve goals set in ISP.
• Work collaboratively with Administrative Coordinator to ensure compliance with all rep payee responsibilities such as but not limited to: Financial Training Plan, Funds Management Plan, annual reporting, and bill payment.
• Provide transportation for and escort individual to and from appointments as needed.
• Assist in obtaining public benefits such as but not limited to: Social Security, Mass Health, ADA transportation, food stamps and fuel assistance.
• Assist individuals when moving from one location to another. This may include but is not limited to: moving furniture and/or boxes and using personal vehicle to transport client personal belongings.
• Serve as an advocate for individual at various community levels, evaluate effectiveness of advocacy efforts and make appropriate adjustments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed by ASWB according to education and experience level (LICSW, LCSW, LSW or LSWA) within 6 months of being hired strongly preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in human services required, preferably in community based settings. 
• Knowledge of the DDS ISP process strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide crisis intervention in a calm and effective manner as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to implement treatment plans and set limits and manage client behaviors.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic Microsoft Office products skills.
• Flexibility to meet schedule needs of caseload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance is required to transport clients throughout the community.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ascentria we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA and dependent care account
• 3 Weeks PTO and 9 Holidays!
• Tuition Assistance
• And many more!

Ascentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally-protected category. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, multilingual or have lived experience with immigration or human services are encouraged to apply.