Overview *$22-$25/hour* Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. The Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant provides detailed administrative support to the medical team and impeccable customer service support to and introductory interviews with service members. This team member will enjoy a variety of responsibilities in a robust clinical environment. Are you ready to make a difference ? Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Shift First Shift Additional Shift Details M-F or Tu-Sat full time Responsibilities Welcomes members by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Verifies member information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit. Educates members by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries. Deliver accurate written messages to the medical team. Manage lab reports by flagging urgent findings and filing routine findings in the medical record. Manage requests for medication refill per policy. Obtain authorizations and submit to pharmacies. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent degree. Current/Pending certification as a medical assistant or one year of experience as medical assistant. Bilingual in English and Spanish Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals. Basic computer skills. Excellent customer services and communication skills. Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and intersectional individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Overview Rate: $40-45/Hr The Registered Nurse (R.N.) provides clinical oversight to a multi-disciplinary team. The Nurse is responsible to ensuring the program works with individuals in a recovery focused manner adhering to the agency philosophy standards of the Advocates Way and Intentional Care Standards and meets all CCS requirements. They monitor all medical needs of people in the program and liaison with health care providers of the people using the program. Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree Shift First Shift Additional Shift Details M-F 7-3 Responsibilities Review, maintain and update medical information in each file and ensure medication systems in the program are up to agency standards. Promote community inclusion and self-advocacy. Provide emergency first aid and direct staff in the case of a medical crisis. Collaborate with CCS director, clinicians, CBHC nursing, providers, and on-call psychiatrist regarding any medical and/or medication issues that may arise at time of referral or when admitted to CCS. Develop and train all staff regarding medication and medical protocols as necessary and ensure the implementation and follow-through. Administer all medications as prescribed by the health care provider. Ensure medical services including VNA are set up for discharge. Provide structured opportunities for workshops for individuals to learn about health-related matters. Ensure program meets safety standards and a home-like, recovery-supported environment is maintained. Attend and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings. Provide case management as needed during on-site care and prior to leaving. Assist with transition to alternative levels of care including completing all necessary paperwork. Adhere to all principles related to The Advocates Way. Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights Policy. Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures. Qualifications Current, state of MA, registration in nursing and 1 year of experience in a community health care setting. Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Demonstrate an interest in working with people diagnosed with mental health diagnoses. Strong oral and written communication skills with consumers, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport people served by the program. Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Overview Starting Rate: $33/hour The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services as defined in the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the Director of Health Services. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. Are you ready to make a difference ? Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Additional Shift Details Mon-Fri 8a-4p Will be covering a few programs in the Framingham and Natick area. Responsibilities Assist residents with all aspects of medical management including physicals, referrals, prescriptions, appointments and treatments. Provide emergency first aid in the case of a medical crisis. Coordinate with residents, family members, physicians, other medical providers, and site team regarding all medical care and changes in status, treatment or medication. Implement, oversee, document and supervise medication management in accordance with agency and funder regulations. Oversee direct care staff, under the direction of the Residential Program Nurse. Monitor and evaluate the continuity and level of care provided, devising ideas for quality improvement when needed. Participate in staff meetings, trainings, service planning meetings, resident and family meetings. Qualifications Massachusetts as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year experience in a community healthcare setting. Strong oral and written communication skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff. Excellent written and verbal communication. Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Overview $20.50/hour The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible to provide assistance to the support staff with the daily activities of individuals, provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and providing assistance in meeting clients medical and health need. Are you ready to make a difference? Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Shift First Shift Additional Shift Details Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Responsibilities Provide support in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of an RN and Program Manager. Perform all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standard. Assist program support staff in completion of all daily/shift tasks, including but not limited to oversight of individuals’ medical and health needs: hospitalization, appointments, assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents' personal belongings. Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals. Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties as assigned. Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLSs) for residents as required. Coordinate scheduling for residents requiring occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. Take and record weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration and give skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation. Report on resident status or family concerns to RN and Program Manager. Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines. Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual's needs and rights. Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, crisis management, and MAP Qualifications Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Required. Experience with the program population is preferred. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals. Strong computer knowledge. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team oriented environment and as well as work independently Ability to execute a variety of decision-making models. Commitment to Advocates values and mission. Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience. Keywords: ACCS, residential services, residential support, group home, group living environment, GLE, Social Work, Behavioral Health.
Overview *$20/hour The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible to provide assistance to the support staff with the daily activities of individuals, provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and providing assistance in meeting clients medical and health need. Are you ready to make a difference? Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Shift First Shift Responsibilities Provide support in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of an RN and Program Manager. Perform all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standard. Assist program support staff in completion of all daily/shift tasks, including but not limited to oversight of individuals’ medical and health needs: hospitalization, appointments, assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents' personal belongings. Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals. Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties as assigned. Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLSs) for residents as required. Coordinate scheduling for residents requiring occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. Take and record weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration and give skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation. Report on resident status or family concerns to RN and Program Manager. Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines. Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual's needs and rights. Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, crisis management, and MAP Qualifications Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Required. Experience with the program population is preferred. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals. Strong computer knowledge. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team oriented environment and as well as work independently Ability to execute a variety of decision-making models. Commitment to Advocates values and mission. Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience. Keywords: ACCS, residential services, residential support, group home, group living environment, GLE, Social Work, Behavioral Health.
