Job: Brain Injury Community Center Staff Generalist $2,000 Sign On

Berkshire County Arc
94 North Elm Street Suite 309
Westfield, MA 01085

Phone:(413)499-4241
Fax:(413)445-7863
Website:bcarc.org

Company Description:
Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit human service agency that has been providing community-based services to adults with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries for over 50 yrs. Berkshire County Arc’s mission is to assist and support individuals in their quest to identify and realize their chosen lifestyles. This is accomplished through various programs offered: residential homes including independent apartments, employment services, day programs, adult family care, transitions, advocacy & family support, special needs pooled trusts and a mail-house staffed by people with disabilities that serves dozens of businesses across Western Massachusetts. Berkshire County Arc’s programs are offered in Berkshire County and Pioneer Valley. We serve nearly 1,000 individuals per year and have over 700 dedicated staff. Berkshire County Arc offers an excellent benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and retirement plan and tuition assistance. No experience? We provide training to prepare you for your position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Title:
Brain Injury Community Center Staff Generalist $2,000 Sign On
Salary Range:Location:
WESTFIELD, MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Nice to have
Description:

Mon-Fri  9a-5p, 40 hrs/wk
(occasional weekend day)

1. Assist with all aspects of the BICC day to day operations, program development and growth.
a. Ensure that all programing will conform with the goals and objectives set forth by the members action plan in accordance with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) or Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver regulations.
b. Implement and follow up on developing and maintaining a wide range of opportunities for members to increase vocational skills towards future volunteer and employment goals.
c. Ensuring community linkages to resources such as educational opportunities and to community members who can assist with benefits eligibility and housing.
d. Ensuring that career planning, job development, job placement, vocational and follow-up services are being effectively implemented.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus a minimum of two years related experience with the population in the field. Degree may be substituted for 5 years related experience working with the brain injury population. Vocational experience preferred.
• Valid license & Insured vehicle