Human Services Coordinator I - Acton, United States - DMR-Northeast Region

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Acton, United States

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This position is located in Acton, MA.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Human Services Coordinator I (HSC I) position in the Central Middlesex Area Office.

The Human Service Coordinator I is the primary contact for individuals and families served by the Department and are expected to effectively represent the Area Office by building respectful and collaborative partnerships with individuals, families, guardians, provider agencies and other stakeholder groups involving the work of the Area Office and Department.

Transition Service Coordinator Description:

A transition Service Coordinator works with Chapter 688 (better known as the "Turning 22" law) to provide a planning process for young adults with disabilities as they leave special education and transition into the adult service system.

The T-2 SC develops and maintains close working relationships with local school authorities and facilitate a stable transition for individuals from school to adult services.

The SC acts as the primary contact for individuals and families served by the Department and are expected to effectively represent the Area Office by building collaborative partnerships with individuals, families, guardians, provider agencies to guide the team through the 688 and transition process.

The HSC I coordinates and facilitates the development of Individual Service Plan (ISP)/ Life Plans for individuals on assigned caseload, as well as monitors the implementation of services provided by DDS funded residential, day and support program providers.

The HSC I ensures individuals on caseload receive appropriate services through arranging, organizing, and coordinating the Department of Developmental Services funded and generic support services in response to individual's needs, while maintaining communication and outreach with community services and other state agencies.

The role of the Service Coordinator allows for some specialization to best meet the needs of DDS eligible individuals who live with Autism (without an intellectual disability) AND who are adults.

The expectations and caseloads associated with this Service Coordinator role varies due to the specialization.

The Position of Service Coordinator is key to establishing relationships and arranging for any needed supports for eligible individuals and their families/Guardians.

More specifically, the Autism Service Coordinators support Autistic adults determined eligible for DDS services under our Community Developmental Disability Supports eligibility category.

Individuals with Autism served as part of this group do not have a co-occurring intellectual disability.

The Service Coordinator facilitates the development of services & supports with provider agencies and other resources in response to the individuals needs and desires.

This position often works collaboratively with other State Agencies supporting the individual such as DMH, MRC, etc. Experience working Autism is preferred.

Additional HSC I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Monitoring the safety and well-being of assigned individuals
Providing advocacy in human, civil and legal rights
Facilitating team meetings; monitoring followthrough on team recommendations while maintaining individual's records and relevant computer databases
Maintaining regular and consistent contact with individuals, service providers and families.

The HSC I will arrange and/or provide crisis intervention for individuals as needed; assessing needs and making recommendations for follow up planning, as well as providing information to supervisor and other members of the Area Office Management Team.

This position will perform other related duties which may include individuals engaged in Participant Directed Services.

Please Note:
This is Full-time, 37.5-hour position.

Shift:_ 9:00am 5:00pm
Days Off:_ Saturday and Sunday
Flexibility required to meet the needs of the Area Office._

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

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