Clinical Services Coordinator

Clinical Services Coordinator

Job Category: Clinical/Social Work

Requisition Number: DCPRO003313

Location: Waltham, MA 02453, USA

Job Details

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Clinical Services Coordinator we have been looking for? JRI's Developing Abilities program provides opportunities for people to live in homes and apartments in their communities and to grow through job training, supported employment and day habilitation services. We provide therapeutic and social supports to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

Salary: $22.00 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Assist in supervising the direct support staff and daily program operations.
• Coordinate physical, behavioral and mental health services for individuals in our care.
• Provide formal training for staff on health care issues and participate in staff hiring, supervision and evaluation.
• Manage the program's health care resources, equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate licensing activities, program evaluation efforts and other quality improvement projects.
• Provide on-call assistance and supervision to program staff after hours and on weekends.
• Prepare and provide staff training in individual support plans documents, including assessments, goals and support strategies.
• Plan, coordinate and schedule all physical, behavioral and mental health appointments, evaluations and lab work for individuals.
• Facilitate communication between individuals and their health care providers and the JRI nursing and clinical staff and with their guardian, family and direct support and program staff to assure the best possible care.
• Oversee the medication administration system for individual's served, according to the DDS and DPH regulations and JRI/DA policies and procedures.
• Complete all documentation and reporting as required.
• Coordinate medication ordering with individuals, providers and pharmacies.
• Observe, document and report signs of medication related side effects.
• Communicate and coordinate with nursing and program staff.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field.
• Minimum of one year's experience with developmentally disabled adults preferred.
• MAP, CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and ability to drive individuals in program vehicles and own vehicle if needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations, after hours and weekends.
• Ability to communicate well in all formats, including with people with significant cognitive disabilities; familiarity with DDS regulations and with physical, behavioral and mental health issues for people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work independently without a supervisor or other colleagues present.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our clients!

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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