At Communitas, our dedicated team of passionate advocates is comprised of more than 400 employees. Consistent with our core values, we believe in empowering people, supporting independence and inspiring dreams – and that everyone can make a real impact on the lives of the individuals and families we so proudly serve.
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Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.
Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.
Position: Family Support Coordinator
Location: Wakefield, MA
Pay rate: $22 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours
Benefits of Working for us!
* Pay increases after 1 year and 3 years of service, pending performance evaluations
* 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees
* Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
* Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
Summary & Responsibilities
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.
Responsibilities and Duties for Department of Developmental Services (DDS):
* Inform the family and assist them in accessing supports and services that exist within the community.
* Assist 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.
* Assist families in working with collaterals.
* Collaborate with other agencies.
* Supervise support staff working in families' homes.
For Department of Children and Families (DCF):
* Attend all Intake and Review Meetings at DCF.
* Develop and Implement Individualized Family Treatment Plans.
* Document progress and prepare reports for DCF review meetings.
* Complete discharge summaries for all families and all necessary documents on I Family Net.
* Identify services and teach skills to aid parents in keeping, or returning their children home.
* Have knowledge of child development.
* Sensitivity to poverty and cultural issues.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services or a related field is required. Master's Degree position is also available.
* Up to two years of family support case management experience preferred.
* A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must.
* Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
* Must pass company background and reference checks.
Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/
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