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• Physical Therapist – Dedham, MA
• Live-In Residential Staff - Newton, MA
• Job Coach – Per Diem – Newton, MA 
• Development Assistant – Newton, MA
• Registered Nurse – Dedham, MA

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter.

The Price Center
Attn: Human Resources
77 Rowe St, Suite 200
Newton, MA 02466

Email: hr@barrypricecenter.org
Fax: 617-244-0069

Volunteers
The Price Center also welcomes inquiries from prospective volunteers.
Please contact Human Resources if you are interested in volunteering.

Physical Therapist

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee all physical therapy-related assessments and training for all individuals in the program, consistent with DMA, DDS, DPH and OSHA safety and health standards.
• Develop programs, and work with individuals to develop related skills.
• Provide and/or supervise specific therapies, as prescribed by physicians and maintain all documentation and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts Certification (RPT).
• Must have one year of work experience in a training program for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and a willingness to use personal or agency vehicle in the course of employment.
• Ability to lift and support the body weight of any program individual with the assistance of another staff member.

Hours:

Part-Time (6 hrs/week)

Accessibility by public transportation:

• Bus routes: 34E
• T-accessible: none

Live-In Residential Staff

Status:

Non-Exempt, At-Will by signed agreement

Requirements:

-Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, work experience in a community setting.
-Possession of a valid Driver’s license, a good driving record and a willingness to use personal or agency vehicle in the course of employment.
-Ability to interact with individuals, staff, and families in a professional manner.
-Ability to work successfully as a member of a program team.
-Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Preference:

-Current CPR, First Aid and MAP certifications.

Summary Description:

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Live-In Staff will provide four overnight shifts at the residence.

Each week, the Live-In Staff shall perform:

1. Four (4) “asleep over” shifts at the residence, each consisting of the performance of all necessary care, services, and supervision of the residents between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m Sunday-Wednesday.

2. Four (4) “morning wake-up” shifts at the residence, each consisting of the performance of all necessary care, services (including transportation), and supervision of the individuals between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m Sunday-Wednesday.

3. From time-to-time, the Price Center may reasonably request additional services consisting generally of the care and supervision of individuals. It is not anticipated that the Live-In Staff will be required to work in excess of forty (40) hours in any week. The Program Director will schedule the Live-In Staff’s duties in accordance with its normal scheduling process, provided that such duties may be scheduled on an emergency basis when necessary.

Compensation:

$11.57 per hour for the “morning wake-up” shifts from 6:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m., which is 16 hours. Use of one bedroom and bathroom, located in Auburndale (Newton), MA, RENT FREE. Use of common areas including kitchen and living room.

Job Coach, Per Diem

Summary Description:

Provide work placement and community integration support for Employment Supports individuals while in the program, in the community and at community work sites. Contribute to coordination of individual services and communication with community employers, other agency employees, families, government agencies and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and ensure the health, safety, rights and dignity of individuals to encourage their independence while in the program, at community work sites and in the community, in accord with individual choice and human rights.
Maintain community job placements, monitoring all required work tasks in a manner consistent with employer’s business practices.
Facilitate natural supports, promote positive peer relations and integration opportunities for long-term supervision and advocacy.
Use of own dependable vehicle to transport individuals and to pick up or deliver subcontract work as required.

Hours:

Per diem shifts available.

Development Assistant – Newton, MA

Summary:

This short-term position is to assist development staff and volunteers with all duties related to executing the agency’s annual gala on October 12, 2013 and other related events/projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Researches and generates reports from the fundraising data base (GiftWorks).
- Arranges meetings which include reserving the space, producing materials and ordering food when necessary.
- Prepares data files, generates mailing lists from the fundraising database (Gift Works), and produces mailings.
- Makes phone calls in support of the gala and related events.
- Candidate must be available to work on the day of the event on October 12, 2013 during the day and in the evening until the gala is over and all materials have been collected and packed up.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications:

- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- 1-2 years of development experience preferred.
- Must have strong organizational and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer knowledge, including all Microsoft Office programs and working knowledge of a fundraising database.
- Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.
- Possess high energy, flexibility, sense of humor, and be able to work as part of a team.

Hours & Status:

- 24-32 hours per week

-  Temporary position from May to October 2013

Registered Nurse – Dedham, MA

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Directly oversee health and safety services for severely disabled individuals in the Dedham Habilitation Program.
- Ensure complete compliance with DMA, DDS, DPH and OSHA safety/heath standards.
- Provide supervision to nursing staff to maintain agency health standards and medication administration.
- Provide routine medical treatment and emergency treatment as necessary.
- Maintain all nursing, medication and health records for each individual, completing and submitting all required reports and accident/injury reports.
- Provide individual and/or group trainings to staff members on a regular basis focusing on safety, universal precautions and health standards.

Qualifications:

- R.N. Certification required with at least 1 year of experience working in a community health setting.
- Working knowledge of DDS regulations.
- Strong supervisory and administrative skills.
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and a willingness to use personal or agency vehicle in the course of employment.
- Ability to lift and support the body weight of any program individual with the assistance of another staff member.

Benefits & Salary:

Full medical and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, 403(b) Retirement matching plan, tuition reimbursement program, employee referral bonus, generous paid time-off, and 12 paid holidays.

Salary and Hours:

- $32/hr.
- 30 hours (Monday-Friday between 9am-3pm)