Resource Coordinator (Stoughton)

Position Title: Resource Coordinator
Location: Stoughton, MA 02072, USA
Requisition Number: Req #303

Job 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.

Summary/Objective: This staff member will work closely with people with various disabilities. They will assist consumers in accessing information, referrals and resources in the community.

Essential Functions

• Obtain/maintain Mass Health benefits.
• Assist consumers or families access the Tempus Personal Care Attendant program –Tempus Unlimited Adult Foster Care programs
• Outreach training, providing Tempus Unlimited info to community agencies to share resources and referrals, and also to add to resource contacts.
• Provide information and referral services that offer consumer choice.
• Provide information of resources to Tempus Unlimited staff and programs.
• Work with Independent Living Centers, Elder Services and all other agencies to advocate for consumer to get services and continue to add information to the Resource list.
• Follow up with consumers on the monthly Termination List, help them find services.
• Document services in Community Services database for those using Tempus Unlimited services.
• Track information about outcomes involved with Resource Coordination by category
• Work the Resource Coordinator Supervisor to complete quarterly and annual reports.
• Act in the role of Human Rights Coordinator for Community Services as an impartial staff person.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Participate in and offer events that promote Tempus Unlimited Programs and Services.
• Provide face-to-face services to consumers, as needed.
• Mandated reporter.

Competencies

• Strong computer skiils, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use Outlook for email communication and calendar management.
• This role will become a Certified Application Counselor to assist with MassHealth redetermination and eligibility. This Certification is required within the first 6 months of employment.
• Internet browsing for community resources
• Confidentiality, Privacy and Security when providing information and referral services.

Preferred Experience

• At least one-year experience providing services to people with disability in a community setting.
• Some knowledge of MassHealth programs and resources.
• Some college is preferred in the field of social work.

Required Education

• High School or GED.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.

Physical Demands

The 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.

Travel

Some travel required depending on the consumer circumstance. Conference attendance is encouraged as schedule permits.

Benefits

Tempus Unlimited offers great benefits that foster a happy fulfilling human work experience. We also have an array of growth opportunities for our employees to develop your career and enhance your experience.

• Sign on bonus
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid time off - 25 days per year for full time staff
• 14 paid Holidays
• Tempus Wellness - Medical, Dental, Dependent Care Reimbursement, FSA and HSA
• Basic Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-site gym (Stoughton Location) and wellness initiatives
• Annual Reviews with merit-based increases
• Employee Recognition Program
• Financial Wellness - 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching
• Continuing Education, Training and Advancement opportunities

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

All 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 Statement

Equal 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
Pay Type: Hourly
Hiring Rate: 21 USD

Compensation details: 21-21 Hourly Wage

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