Employment Opportunities
Looking for a rewarding career opportunity? AdLib, Inc. might be the perfect fit for you! If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, consider a career with AdLib. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and the satisfaction of knowing you're helping others achieve their goals. Contact us today to learn more!
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 Centers for Independent Living: National Council on Independent Living
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.
Below is a list of current positions open at AdLib. Please submit a cover letter and/or resume and submit to Kayla Booth, kbooth@adlibcil.org or Sally English, senglish@adlibcil.org.
PCA Skills Trainer-Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
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. Position Salary is $18.50-19.50. Bi-lingual stipend for candidate fluent in Spanish.
Van Driver
The AdLib Van Driver provides scheduled rides for people with disabilities throughout Berkshire County in a BRTA contracted wheelchair van. Driver must be able to pass a pre-hire DOT physical and drug test, as well as CORI/SORI and reference check. Post-hire Driver must be able to take and follow all BRTA/MassDOT required trainings, including annual and 2-3 year renewals. This position requires lifting (10lbs and under), bending, kneeling, and reaching to secure wheelchairs and assist passengers. Ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with consumers, be able to maintain schedule independently, and assist with van and/or building maintenance. This is a 20-25 hour per week position salary is $17.80-$18.00/hourly.
Additional Job Opportunities
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who desire a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment.
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