Caregiver Developer (Easthampton, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Caregiver Developer. The Caregiver Developer will play a crucial role in recruiting and screening potential Shared Living caregivers, as well as supporting various administrative tasks to ensure effective program operation. If you are passionate about person-centered care and have experience in AFC, Shared Living, and Community Support, we invite you to apply.

ABOUT US

Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes. Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships.

Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus $2,000
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual increase with Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexibility

Caregiver Developer (Full-time, Monday-Friday 40 hours/week)

Key Responsibilities:

Caregiver Recruitment and Screening:

• Establish meaningful connections within targeted regions to develop a network of potential caregivers.
• Conduct initial and ongoing screening of prospective caregivers, including phone screenings, interviews, applications, background checks, references, and home inspections to ensure compliance.

Marketing and Outreach:

• Work in collaboration with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Marketing Coordinator, and other team members to develop and implement strategic marketing plans, as needed.
• Develop outreach materials such as flyers, social media content, and grassroots networking opportunities to expand awareness and recruitment, in coordination with Marketing Coordinator and Program Administrators, as needed.

Matching and Coordination:

• Participate in the referral process by presenting caregiver candidates to program teams, individuals, families, and larger support teams.
• Collaborate with Program Administrators in transition planning for individuals and their chosen caregivers, ensuring a person-centered approach.
• Maintain communication with all relevant parties, including agency staff, caregivers, families, guardians, and funding sources.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for caregiver record-keeping.
• Maintain records and documentation related to caregiver recruitment and qualification.

Team Collaboration and Support:

• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility across teams.
• Provide support to colleagues during audits, periods of high workload, and agency-wide initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities and demands.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma with relevant experience in human services, provider recruitment, or related fields.
• Two years of relevant experience in administrative or programmatic support.
• Knowledge of DDS, AFC, and HCBS waiver programs preferred.
• Experience with marketing and outreach initiatives preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).
• Reliable vehicle that is legally/properly registered and insured.
• Background check required.

Affirmative Action / EEO Policy:

Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nonotuck Resource Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Wellness, Civility, and Diversity:

“I'm very thankful to be a part of the Nonotuck team. A company that tries to make a difference in the life of the employees and the people we serve is truly something I celebrate.” – Nonotuck Employee At Nonotuck we believe that to care for others, we must care for ourselves and that in order to best support the people we serve, we must cultivate wellness in our own lives. The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative aims to strengthen the Nonotuck community by supporting individual wellbeing, so each person can show up as their best selves in service of our mission. Through wellness programs hosted by Nonotuck, dedicated wellness hours, and partnerships with leading wellness organizations, the Wellness Initiative is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community. Nonotuck has always been committed to employee wellness: with staff surveys, great health insurance at a reasonable cost, plenty of time off, good starting salary and yearly raises with potential profit sharing. In addition to these benefits and our core values, Nonotuck aims to foster a culture of kindness and civility through the Civility Initiative. The Civility Initiative began in 2009 to create Nonotuck as an island of civility in an ocean of incivility. Nonotuck is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the people that we serve. Nonotuck welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely diverse community. Join Nonotuck Resource Associates and contribute to our mission of providing personalized and high-quality supports to individuals. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.