PCA Skills Trainer

MOLARI Employment & Healthcare Services • Pittsfield, MA • 4h ago

Great Entry Level Opportunity to get into Human Services. Our client is seeking a full time PCA Skills Trainer to help consumers to achieve the greatest level of independence possible. PCA Skills Trainers provide \"functional skills training\" to PCA consumers to ensure that the consumer and/or surrogate can effectively manage their personal care program and meet their personal care needs. This Temp to Hire opportunity works from the Pittsfield office but involves travel throughout Berkshire County. Pay Rate is \$18.50/HR to start with a 14% increase after 90 days. Those with experience in similar work may qualify for an increased starting rate. Essential Functions: - Works with the Assistant Program Manager in determining basic eligibility for the MassHealth PCA Program. - Serves as a liaison for the consumer while going through the assessment, evaluation and approval process. - Advocates for consumers. The Skills Trainer advocates for consumers on issues affecting their PCA program and their achievement of greater independence. When appropriate, refers the consumer to an Independent Living Peer Counselor for referral information or services. - Conducts and documents assessments of the Consumer\'s ability to manage PCA services in accordance with contract requirements. - Provides \"functional skills training\" to PCA consumers and/or surrogate on how to manage an effective program of personal care services. This includes training consumers on how to meet their Activities of Daily Living (ADL\'s) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL\'s); how to be an employer; advertising and hiring of PCA\'s; the \"Rewarding Work\" web site; management of PCA payroll and the paperwork involved; and generally how to manage their daily personal care program. - With the consumer and/or surrogate, develops and documents a written service agreement in accordance with contract requirements and established forms. This service agreement will include 1) A detailed description of the responsibilities of the PCA, the fiscal intermediary, the consumer, the surrogate, and the personal care agency; 2) If needed, surrogate information including a detailed description of the surrogate\'s responsibilities and the expected frequency of the surrogate\'s visits to the consumer; 3) A list of PCA\'s available in an emergency; and 5) The @type and frequency of functional skills training to be provided by the organization. - Maintains a good working relationship with organization\'s selected fiscal intermediary (FI) - Tempus. This includes resolving consumer complaints and troubleshooting issues with the FI. - Performs all required data entry and documentation as required by the PCM Program contract and time-lines. - Attends trainings, meetings, and conferences as required. - Performs duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Executive Director. MOLARI Employment and HealthCare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Similar Jobs

Entry Level Direct Care Openings

Amergis • North Adams, MA • 4h ago

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a respected facility in Western Massachusetts that is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals in a group home setting on a full-time or p...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Logistics Specialist

Jain Americas, Inc. • Pittsfield, MA • 7h ago

Management & Administrative

Job Overview We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic supply chain team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end management of logistics operations, ensuring...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Hallmark Field Merchandiser (parttime) Valatie, NY 12184

Hallmark Marketing Company LLC • Valatie, NY • 13h ago

Retail & Hospitality

DescriptionTo learn more about this role, watch our field merchandisers in action. As a Field Merchandiser, you'll have the opportunity to work independently to showcase your organization and time management skills, your...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

Burlington • Pittsfield, MA • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. as a Retail Sales Associate! Are you an outgoing, upbeat, people-person with great organizationa...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Warehouse Associate

US Globe Corp. • East Greenbush, NY • 2d ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join our team. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving, storing, organizing, and shipping products while maintaining a safe and ef...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Truck Driver Refrigerated OTR Fleet

Roehl Transport • Stockbridge, MA • 2d ago

Trucking & Construction

In our OTR Refrigerated Fleet driving job, you'll haul cheese and other frozen or temperature controlled products in state-of-the-art trailers across 48 states and Canada. As you see the nation, you'll also see many diff...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Truck Driver Refrigerated OTR Fleet

Roehl Transport • New Marlborough, MA • 2d ago

Trucking & Construction

2d ago

Go to Apply

Truck Driver Refrigerated OTR Fleet

Roehl Transport • Pittsfield, MA • 2d ago

Trucking & Construction

2d ago

Go to Apply

Careers @ Mass MoCA

MASS MoCA • North Adams, MA • 3d ago

View or apply for current openings at MASS MoCA {target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Thank you for your interest in joining MASS MoCA! If you love the arts, and take pride in working hard with a dedicated team, we...

3d ago

Go to Apply

North Adams Public Schools Careers

North Adams Public Schools • North Adams, MA • 3d ago

The mission of the North Adams Public Schools is to provide all students with the values, knowledge, and skills needed to reach their full potential, with the ultimate goal of becoming lifelong learners and productive me...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)