Underwriter (Life) jobs in New Bedford, MA

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus ($500 at 3 months)
• $500 at 6 months (Must maintain trainings and average 20 hours weekly.)
• Starting at $18.00 per hour, full or part-time position.

LIFE Cape Cod is expanding with a new community on South Street in Hyannis. We are seeking three full-time Case & Money Manager (aka LIFE Coach), or part-time if this works for you, to assist the individuals we will support in fulfilling their independent potential by assisting them in managing their daily life skills (activities in the community, household management, menu planning & shopping, meal preparation, personal presentation and hygiene, appropriate behavioral and social skills, routine fitness, transportation needs, medical appointments, money management and access to recreational entertainment, etc.).

Qualifications: PATIENCE, KINDNESS and DEPENDABILITY and the ability to support these wonderful individuals to have productive and happy lives, lived as independently as possible!!!

Relevant experience and/or education with our population is required. (Professional, personal, or volunteer)

To meet the needs of this unique community, the hours needed are:

• 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday-Friday
• 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturdays

Flexibility in exact hours worked is available–but the needed vacancies are above.

Experience and/or education with our population is needed (professional, personal, or volunteer).

Your Skills:

• Must have good organizational and computer skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and good computer skills.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work with the entire team to the benefit of our clients.
• Be creative in your approach to each individuals specific needs.
• Experience (or education) with Human Services and/or Learning Disabilities is required. If you have good relationship skills, we will train you! (Special Olympics experience and personal experience is valued.)

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist, organize, and facilitate activities as assigned or designed.
• Assist the residents with meeting their goals and objectives in apartment maintenance, personal health maintenance, nutrition, fitness and social skills development.
• Assist the residents with grocery shopping and preparing healthy meals safely.
• Participate in team-related services; staff meetings, resident/roommate issues, resident case reviews with staff and/or family, etc.
• Complete routine documentation after every session or significant communication with residents.
• Maintain all required trainings through our Learning Management System and/or in-person.
• Make recommendations to meet the needs of residents that are beyond the scope of the LIFE Coach (i.e., medication adjustments, therapy by licensed clinician, private tutor, house cleaner, etc.).
• Maintain sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles; complies with LIFE guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e. uses personal protective equipment, social distancing, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and dependable transportation. Must be able to pass CORI and fingerprinting background checks through our governing agency (DDS) and DPPC.
• Must have current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to attend training through LIFE.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume or apply online. You can also send an email to hr@lifecapecod.org and we will forward an Employment Application. Please include your phone number and email address in your response. LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our staff. Join us!