Family Support Coordinator

at  Communitas Inc

Wakefield, MA 01880, USA -

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Immediate14 Nov, 2024Not Specified16 Aug, 2024N/AHuman Services,FingerprintingNoNo
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Description:

Join our well established Family Support Program to help enhance the lives of the families we support!

WHO WE ARE…

Communitas is dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their lifespan and in their communities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services or a related field is required.
  • Up to two years of family support case management experience preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI and fingerprinting.
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Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

Family Support Coordinators assist families who have sons and daughters eligible for DDS services (Department of Developmental Services). This person will provide home-based services to families to assist in identifying their needs in a way as to translate their needs into services and community supports.

  • Salary will commensurate with experience
  • This is a full time 40 hour position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS):

  • Inform the family and assists them in accessing supports and services that exist within the community.
  • Assists families in obtaining all state and federal entitlement benefits such as SSI, CommonHealth clinical/medical supports, and behavioral supports
  • Have an understanding of the Massachusetts Special Education Laws
  • Assists families in working with collaterals
  • Collaborate with other agencies
  • Supervise support staff working in families homes


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Graduate

Social work education human services or a related field is required

Proficient

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Wakefield, MA 01880, USA