Organization Overview AdLib, Inc. is a non-profit that focuses on empowering people with disabilities to access and manage benefits, services, and resources to live independently in the community. We are a consumer controlled, consumer directed service that assists people with disabilities to achieve a greater level of independence. As a Center for Independent Living we provide the five core services: information and referral, skills training, advocacy (systemic and individual), peer counseling, and transition (from nursing home to community and youth to adulthood). In addition to the core independent living services we operate the MassHealth (Medicaid) funded personal care management program, SSA Representative Payee program, MRC vocational rehabilitation services, and long term care options counseling. AdLib serves all of Berkshire County and our office is conveniently located near public transportation in downtown Pittsfield MA. For more information about AdLib: Center for Independent Living \| AdLib, Inc (adlibcil.org){target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. For more information about Centers for Independent Living: National Council on Independent Living{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. Benefits of Working at AdLib AdLib provides rewarding work in a supportive atmosphere. All AdLib staff receive: - 15 holidays - 3% retirement contribution (no mandatory match) - 14% wage benefit in lieu of health insurance - \$25,000 life insurance policy for a minimal premium - Aflac insurance purchase pre-tax - Mileage reimbursement for work travel - Generous vacation and sick time (amount varies dependent on hours) - Paid lunch (length varies dependent on hours) Note some benefits are based on length of employment or number of hours worked, details shared at interview and policies after hire. Office includes shared work spaces. PCA Skills Trainer The PCA (personal care attendant) Skills Trainer helps consumers with physical disabilities understand the MassHealth PCA program so that they can effectively utilize the services and live independently in the community. The Skills Trainer provides \"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. The position is based in AdLib\'s Pittsfield office but involves travel throughout Berkshire County and provides services in the consumers home. Essential Functions: Work closely with other staff to determine consumer?s eligibility for services; regularly interact with consumers, their families, and caregivers; conduct and document annual assessments for services; understand and be able to explain MassHealth program rules and regulations; entering required documentation correctly and timely in both electronic and written formats; assist consumers in problem solving so that they are able to stay on the program. This position is full-time 40 hours (1 hour paid lunch daily) and 75% of work takes place in the Pittsfield office or in the community. This position requires travel with personal vehicle, home visits (ascending/descending stairs), electronic and written documentation, and ability to understand MassHealth rules and regulations. Primary working hours are 9am-5pm M-F.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and/or resume and submit to Kayla Booth, kbooth@adlibcil.org{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} or Sally English, senglish@adlibcil.org{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.