DDS Outreach Case Manager - Individual Supports Blackstone Valley - Open Sky Community Services

The DD Individual Supports programs serves individuals who maintain independent housing arrangements throughout the Blackstone Valley area. Individuals served receive staffing assistance tailored to their needs and preferences and have opportunities to develop meaningful connections and participate in community activities. The program emphasizes independent living skills, self-advocacy, and building and maintaining relationships with family, friends, and peers.

The Outreach Case Manager will provide In- Home Supports that consist of services and supports for a variety of activities that may be provided regularly, to enable the individual to work and live independently and in the least restrictive setting in the community.

Other key responsibilities: 

• Assist in developing and implementing individualized service plans.
• Assist individuals to link to, manage and coordinate all community resources.
• Facilitate the development of valued community roles and relationships.
• Implement all prescribed medical and medication protocols.
• Assist individuals to access and/or provide all needed transportation.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and participate in regularly scheduled on-call rotation.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable and insured vehicle and acceptable driving record required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Regular Supervision, Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled Veteran status.