Employment Opportunities

Job Title: Program Manager for the Northeast Recovery Learning Community (full-time)

Job Function: To work closely and effectively with persons with psychiatric disabilities. The Program Manager for the Northeast Recovery Learning Community will develop and oversee program initiatives throughout the Northeast Area in close collaboration with the Peer Support Manager and the Director. These will include but not be limited to Voice & Dialogue Training Parts I and II, providing technical assistance to peers in the workplace and providers seeking to develop a recovery culture in their agencies and expanding linkages in cross-disability work. In addition, the Program Manager will seek to maintain and expand partnerships with community agencies across the Area, assess participants’ needs in an ongoing way, and seek out new partners and allies for the RLC’s work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. As Program Manager at the RLC, responsible for initiation and maintenance of ongoing program innovations, evaluation and follow-up.
2. Supervise staff Peer Specialists and administer stipends for Peer Facilitators.
3. Assess need for new kinds of training and mentoring as the NERLC grows and develops.
4. Be the NERLC representative to the Area-wide Recovery Action Team.
5. Facilitate the Peer Worker Support Forum; continually assess peers’ needs for additional training/mentoring.
6. Support hub work with Peer Support Manager as needed.
7. Attend weekly meetings with Peer Support Manager, NERLC Director and NILP Executive Director
8. Recruit, train, and retain qualified Peer Specialists, Peer facilitators and volunteers for tasks related to initiatives occurring in specific geographic areas. Coordinate this task with Peer Support Manager on Area-wide initiatives.
9. Ensure ongoing training for RLC staff, stipend Peer Facilitators and volunteers by developing and/or collaborating with other staff and RLCs.
10. Help develop and coordinate recovery-oriented skills-training workshops for participants.
11. Provide NILP core services to program participants, including information and referral, technical assistance and skills training, peer counseling, community education, and individual and systems advocacy.
12. Use own recovery story and teach others to use their recovery stories in their work.
13. Provide education to community at large regarding issues affecting people with disabilities.
14. Maintain strict standards of confidentiality at all times and in accordance with federal HIPAA laws.
15. Attend and participate in RLC and NILP staff meetings.
16. Provide proper documentation of services via the IDMS data entry system.
17. Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Sensitivity to and understanding of all types of oppression, particularly the issues faced by people who have been psychiatrically labeled.
2. Experience as a person who has been psychiatrically labeled is and ability to share personal recovery story publicly is required.
3. Prior supervisory experience is required.
4. Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues concerning Independent Living philosophy and a commitment to the recovery model is required.
5. Prior experience facilitating groups and/or meetings is necessary, with experience in designing and/or providing trainings.
6. Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, and writing skills required.
7. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Access to reliable transportation essential.
9. Bi-lingual/bi-cultural expertise are highly desirable
10. Experience as a public speaker is also highly desirable.
11. Some evening and/or weekend hours required

Reports To: Recovery Learning Community Director

Salary/Benefits: Salary negotiable. Benefits as stated in agency employee manual.

Review Policy: Supervisor will complete performance appraisal with employee at the completion of a six-month probation period. Job duties/assignments will be reviewed at this time. Thereafter, performance appraisals will be completed and reviewed annually.

If interested please send resume and cover letter:

Jo Bower, Director
NILP - 20 Ballard Road, Lawrence MA 01843
jbower@nilp.org

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Job Title: HR/Administrative Assistant

Job Function: To maintain and enhance the organization’s day-to –day operations and Human Resource department. Provide administrative support to Senior Management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information
• Assist with development of recruitment systems and coordinate those relationships and collaborations
• Coordinate all recruitment, hiring and training personnel functions along with maintenance of accurate recording of such electronically and via paper
• Provide new employee orientation by coordinating all systems for insuring all personnel have completed and understand NILP policies and procedures along with benefits, time accrual, etc.
• Assist with reasonable accommodations for identified staff
• Conduct CORIs on new employees and on a regular basis. Perform monthly Exemption from Federal Health Ins. Plans for all employees and stipend workers
• Assist with annual renewal of health and dental insurances. Maintain current employee census. Prepare and submit annual HIPP information
• Develop and maintain all archiving of personnel files
• Make any changes to employee benefits in a timely manner
• Insure all NILP Personnel information is secured and up to date including introductory and annual reviews
• Maintain Board information according to NILP procedures
• Receive, coordinate and prepare and distribute via email and regular mail materials for monthly Board meetings, Committee meetings
• Coordinate food, equipment, room set up, transportation for Board and Committee meetings
• Monitor and assist with maintenance of organization’s website
• Greet consumers, vendors, visitors in absence of clerical staff
• Answer phones and direct calls appropriately in absence of clerical staff
• Stamp and distribute mail, packages and faxes in absence of clerical staff
• Prepare correspondence and reports as requested
• Maintain inventory of all NILP supplies and equipment, including capital purchases
• Coordinate ordering of all supplies, including price comparisons, for NILP to maintain sufficient inventory for operations
• Coordinate equipment purchases and systems maintenance
• Obtain quotes and coordinate outside printing of agency documents
• Support staff in project-based work
• Maintain database of volunteers and coordinate volunteers for projects
• Assist with coordination and set up of agency events (i.e. golf tournament and annual meeting)
• Maintain use of agency conference rooms electronically
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
• Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences
• Attend, record and distribute minutes of monthly staff meetings and trainings
• Monitor use of AV equipment via sign out sheet
• Coordinate all bulk and small mailings for Agency
• Coordinate at times the distribution of information to Staff and Community on particular subjects including advocacy issues
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required
• Seek supervision and training as needed. Keep current in HR laws, requirements by attending trainings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services, a related field, or equivalent life experience
• Person with a disability and / or with skills necessary to establish effective peer relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, database, spreadsheet, mail merge and email applications
• Well organized, ability to multi-task. prioritize and meet deadlines
• Prior experience working in an independent living center for at least one year preferred
• Experience in Human Resources for at least three years preferred
• Experience working as part of a team and independently
• Commitment and skills to work as part of NILP team
• Experience maintaining consumer and agency confidentiality
• Responsible for own reliable transportation

Salary/Benefits: Negotiable, excellent benefit package

Reports To: Assistant Director

External Posting Deadline: Until position is filled

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Nanette Goodwin, Assistant Director
NILP - 20 Ballard Road, Lawrence MA 01843
ngoodwin@nilp.org

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Job Title: PER DIEM O.T.

Job Function: To conduct the timely completion of evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) and increases with regard to the personal care needs of agency consumers with disabilities applying to the PCA program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with IL Specialists, Per Diem R.N.s, Staff R.N., Language Interpreter as needed the scheduling of initial and re-evaluations for program participants who are applying to or who are already in the Personal Care Assistance Program (PCA)
2. Work cooperatively with PCA program staff to ensure the timely provision of quality program services
3. Contact consumers to schedule initial and re-evaluations as needed
4. Perform initial and annual re-evaluations for PCA program participants in a timely manner to ensure no gaps in services
5. Type initial and annual re-evaluations and submit to PCA Coordinator to submit to MassHealth in a timely manner
6. Communicate weekly with Staff R.N. to communicate problems, schedule availability, etc.
7. Collect necessary information, prepare letters, complete required forms and submit requests for increased PCA hours along with supporting documentation for consumers as needed
8. Keep current on MassHealth regulations pertaining to the PCA evaluation process to ensure program compliance
9. Assist PCA staff in obtaining required updated signatures as needed to maintain program compliance
10. Act as a resource of information for staff and consumers

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Occupational Therapy and valid license required
2. Background in rehabilitation preferred
3. Experience working with and/or knowledge of issues concerning people with disabilities preferred
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
5. Excellent communication skills required
6. Excellent time management and service coordination skills required
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
8. Ability to use office technology a must
9. Must have reliable transportation
10. Proficiency in English and Spanish highly desirable

Reports To: Staff R.N

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Nanette Goodwin, Assistant Director
NILP - 20 Ballard Road, Lawrence MA 01843
ngoodwin@nilp.org

Download printable version here.

Job Title: PER DIEM R.N.

Job Function: To conduct the timely completion of evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) and increases with regard to the personal care needs of agency consumers with disabilities applying to the PCA program

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with IL Specialists, Per Diem O.T.s, and Per Diem R.N.s the scheduling of initial and re-evaluations for program participants who are applying to or who are already in the Personal Care Assistance Program (PCA)
2. Work cooperatively with PCA program staff to ensure the timely provision of quality program services
3. Contact consumers to schedule initial and re-evaluations
4. Perform initial and annual re-evaluations for PCA program participants in a timely manner to ensure no gaps in services
5. Type initial and annual re-evaluations and submit to PCA Coordinator to submit to MassHealth in a timely manner
6. Communicate weekly with Staff R.N. to communicate problems, schedule availability, etc.
7. Collect necessary information, prepare letters, complete required forms and submit requests for increased PCA hours along with supporting documentation for consumers as needed
8. Be reasonably available by phone to speak with PCA staff as needed
9. Keep current on MassHealth regulations pertaining to the PCA evaluation process to ensure program compliance
10. Assist PCA staff in obtaining required updated signatures as needed to maintain program compliance
11. Act as a resource of information for staff and consumers

Qualifications:

1. Registered Nursing Degree and valid license required
2. Background in rehabilitation preferred
3. Experience working with and/or knowledge of issues concerning people with disabilities preferred
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
5. Excellent communication skills required
6. Excellent time management and service coordination skills required
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
8. Ability to use office technology a must
9. Must have reliable transportation
10. Proficiency in English and Spanish highly desirable

Reports To: Staff R.N

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Nanette Goodwin, Assistant Director
NILP - 20 Ballard Road, Lawrence MA 01843
ngoodwin@nilp.org

Download printable version here.

We are always eager to hear from enthusiastic individuals that would like to join our team, and are accepting resumes on an ongoing basis.

Please send your resume to Nanette Goodwin, Assistant Director Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. 20 Ballard Road Lawrence, MA 01843 (V/TTY) 978-687-4288, Ext 126 Fax: 978-689-4488 email: ngoodwin@nilp.org . We will contact you in the event that a position opens up, and will keep your resume on file for 60 days.

NILP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, women, and persons of color to apply for this position.