KENNEDY-DONOVAN CENTER INC.

Date: July 5, 2006

A vacancy is announced in the following full time position:

Individual Support Case Manager – Milford

Position Description: Facilitate and provide home and community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, utilizing a team-based approach. Promote individual growth in the areas of choice and decision-making, community membership, household management skills, relationships and personal accomplishments.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with and commitment to community based supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software.

• Extensive travel required.
• Ability to meet with individuals within their homes.
• Ability to sit for moderate time periods.
• Frequent phone use required.
• Ability to use computer.

• Provide direct skill training, case management, supportive counseling and crisis intervention as directed by the individual.
• Promote individual choice and self-expression based upon quality service principles.
• Promote activities and opportunities leading to personal growth and accomplishment
• Participate in the planning process to ensure adequate support in the areas of health and safety.
• Support and monitor individual funds as appropriate.
• Assist in the development of the Individual Support Plan.
• Facilitate and coordinate, with the individual, access to needed supports, including generic community services.
• Provide support and assistance to individuals necessary for them to develop and maintain relationships with others.
• Provide transportation as appropriate in response to individual schedules and desired activities and/or appointments.
• Work cooperatively/collaboratively with other community service providers and medical professionals to ensure coordination of supports and services.
• Ensure that individuals are treated with respect and dignity at all times, and maintain confidentiality regarding their records and other information
• Ensure completion and maintenance of documentation as required by KDC and all applicable funding agencies.
• Participate in staff meetings, group and individual supervision, and case reviews.
• Provide emergency beeper coverage services as assigned during non-office hours and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Kennedy-Donovan Center

258 Main Street, Suite 106

Milford, MA 01757