Work For SEEC

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Would you enjoy a more fulfilling career in which you make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? Please review our current employment opportunities. If you see a position of interest, please apply to take the first step towards the career that will change your life.
   
   

Current Employment Opportunities:


Case Manager

At SEEC we utilize Person-Centered Thinking and Planning to develop individualized supports and opportunities to help each person achieve his or her personal goals for an enriched life. We take pride in our mission and empower people with developmental disabilities to pursue their careers and interests in a wide range of settings. If you join us, you will use Customized, Community-Based Supports to assist adults with developmental disabilities in social, recreational, leisure, community and independent living skill development.

Primary Responsibilities
The Case Manager will be responsible for monitoring and managing all documentation flows in the Employment Services (ES) and Community Living (CL) programs. The individual will work closely with the quality assurance groups to ensure all documentation is complete, accurate and compliant. The Case Manager will work closely with ES and CL team coordinators to ensure documentation is properly collected and distributed appropriate record rooms. The Case Manager will be responsible for controlling information in approximately 135 consumer records, and maintaining each consumer’s white and red books. The Case Manager will be responsible for conducting quarterly audits, annual purges, and updating consumer information in the CIMS database when necessary. The Case Manager will complete all reviews of consumers’ and their progress, and will assist team coordinators and staff in accessing external resources (DDA, DORS, DHHS Service Coordination, and BESSC, etc.)

Other Duties
1. Develop, monitor and manage documentation systems to track compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. 2. Complete all ES and CL consumers annual reviews, through dialog with team coordinators, consumers, families, external providers (if necessary), and review of progress notes and goal sheets. 3. Complete quarterly book “audits” of each consumer records, to ensure books are complete, accurate, and organized and filed in appropriate records rooms. 4. Monitor and control the collection of weekly/monthly progress notes. 5. Manage the filing of necessary paperwork into consumer records (such as weekly notes, file notes, miscellaneous documents). 6. Work with team coordinators to improve overall documentation of consumer goals, progress, and file notes. 7. Assist team coordinators and direct care staff, as needed, with job site conflicts, family/caregiver issues, identification of additional resources, etc. 8. Participate in bi-weekly Resource meetings (and other program meetings as required). 9. Assist with coordination of In Service Trainings and presentations as required. 10. Train ES and CL staff on book format, appropriate documentation, and regulation requirements of file’s contents, as needed. 11. Complete any other administrative and operations duties as delegated by Program Directors. 12. Maintain archive files and oversight of storage facility.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years experience in the Developmental Disabilities profession, with a BA/BS degree in a related field required. The position requires strong oral and written communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills to be able to work across teams, programs and agencies. In addition, the individual needs strong listening skills, and an ability to learn quickly. Must be a self-starter, independent in many functions, and possess superior coordination skills.

SEEC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is a drug free workplace.


Exercise Associate

We are an innovative nonprofit agency providing individualized, community-based supports to people with developmental disabilities to help them realize their version of The American Dream: A Safe and Happy Home; Good Health; Gratifying Employment; Enriching Leisure Activities; Educational Opportunities; Positive Social Relationships. Through Person-Centered Thinking and Planning, we develop support and opportunities unique to each person served, to help them achieve their personal goals for a meaningful life as full members of their community.

Primary Responsibilities:
Be responsible for exercise and fitness training through individual and group instruction. This position requires a close monitoring and management all documentation flows for personal fitness and exercise progress. The individual will work closely with the Community Resource Coordinator, Case Manager and Quality Assurance staff to ensure all safety standards are in compliance with DDA, and, documentation is complete and accurate. The Fitness Associate will work closely with ES and CL team coordinators to ensure documentation is distributed to the Community Resource Coordinator. The Fitness Associate will be responsible for interacting and providing instructional training to each individual for 20 to 30 minute sessions within a 2 to 3 hour period. This person will be expected to follow a schedule created by the Community Resource Coordinator, Employment Services, or Community Living. The Fitness Associate will be documenting information for approximately 25 to30 consumer records, and maintaining each consumer’s exercise and fitness progress. The Fitness Associate will be responsible for conducting monthly progress reports. He/She will act as a resource and remain current on trends related to exercise and fitness for individuals with disabilities and/or special needs population. The Fitness Associate will assist the Community Resource Coordinator with all issues related to exercise and fitness as required.

Minimum Requirements:
Possess knowledge and experience in the Developmental Disabilities profession, with a high school diploma/G.E.D. The position requires strong oral and written communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills to be able to work across teams, programs and agencies. In addition, the individual needs strong listening skills, and an ability to learn quickly. Must be a self-starter, independent in many functions, and possess superior coordination skills.

Must be certified.

SEEC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is a drug free workplace.



Community Specialist

At SEEC we utilize Person-Centered Thinking and Planning to develop individualized supports and opportunities to help each person achieve his or her personal goals for an enriched life. We take pride in our mission and empower people with developmental disabilities to pursue their careers and interests in a wide range of settings. If you join us, you will use Customized, Community-Based Supports to assist adults with developmental disabilities in social, recreational, leisure, community and independent living skill development.

Primary Responsibilities:
Provide necessary individual care and supervision to minimize risk while experiencing and exploring new community-based work and activities. Instruct individuals to become more independent at work-related tasks, community-based activities and experiences (such as riding bus, shopping, etc). Implement consumers’ individual plans and behavior plans. Make recommendations to pull team together to discuss changes to the plan, or development of new goals, when needed. Monitor consumer progress against agreed-upon goals, and document progress, as required, on documentation sheets.

Successful Candidates:
Will have previous direct support experience or experience working with developmentally disabled persons; must have professionalism, patience, integrity, flexibility, initiative, imagination, and resourcefulness; flexible to work Monday to Sunday not to exceed 30 hours; be familiar with and able to travel about in Montgomery County.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED (AA preferred); a valid driver's license (or identification), a clean DMV record, reliable transportation and at least 18 years old; Current certification in CPR and first aid, BPS and Medication Certification preferred; Microsoft and other computer skills preferred; Previous knowledge of quick profiles, Behavior Plans, Individual Plan, etc preferred.

SEEC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is a drug free workplace.



Community Connector II

At SEEC we utilize Person-Centered Thinking and Planning to develop individualized supports and opportunities to help each person achieve his or her personal goals for an enriched life. We take pride in our mission and empower people with developmental disabilities to pursue their careers and interests in a wide range of settings. If you join us, you will use Customized, Community-Based Supports to assist adults with developmental disabilities in social, recreational, leisure, community and independent living skill development.

Primary Responsibilities:
researching and communicating information regarding community resources and other resources (i.e.: education, spiritual, leisure, transportation and medical); Assisting consumers and families through the access and eligibility process for public transportation and Para transit; Facilitating successful consumer participation in events, including staff training, community education, technology, and resource development; and Collaborating with Team Coordinators and staff to ensure consumer participation such as transportation, accommodations, etc.

Successful Candidates:
Will be Creative, person centered, detailed oriented, self starter, capable of multitasking, familiar with Montgomery County, willing to work in a high energy, hands on, have previous experience in community-based residential 24 hour 7 day a week program(s).

Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED (AA preferred); a valid driver's license (or identification), a clean DMV record, reliable transportation and at least 18 years old; Current certification in CPR and first aid, BPS and Medication Certification preferred; Microsoft and other computer skills preferred; Previous knowledge of quick profiles, Behavior Plans, Individual Plan, etc preferred. Some weekend work included.

SEEC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is a drug free workplace.




Volunteer Opportunities:

No volunteer opportunities are available at this time. Please check back often, as this information is subject to change.

Human Resources Contact:


Jénel Warner
Employee Relations Manager
SEEC
8905 Fairview Road Suite 300
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Phone: 301-576-9000
Directions To This Location

Employee Benefits:


SEEC offers a full range of benefits to its employees.

    Medical & dental insurance
    Company paid life insurance
    Generous annual & sick leave
    Personal leave days
    Paid holidays
    Pension plan
    Paid training
    Tuition reimbursement
    Credit Union membership
    Company-paid long-term disability coverage
    Flexible spending accounts
    Flexible & diverse work environment


Training:
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SEEC strongly believes in providing training opportunities for its employees to enable staff to learn new skills or enhance their current skills to provide outstanding support to consumers. Employees who directly support consumers are expected to meet established training requirements that might include (depending upon your position):



    DDA Basics (IDD 1 & IDD 2)
    Medication Administration
    CPR
    First Aid
    Behavior Principles
    Lifting and Transferring
    Bloodborne Pathogens

SEEC also requires all staff to participate in an agency Orientation, quarterly State of SEEC meetings, and periodic training on a variety of topics that enrich the performance and knowledge of staff.