Family Support Coordinator
Join our well established Family Support Program to help enhance the lives of the families we support!Who we areCommunitas 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.
What you will doFamily 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 experienceThis 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 supportsHave an understanding of the Massachusetts Special Education LawsAssists families in working with collateralsCollaborate with other agenciesSupervise support staff working in families homesFor Department of Children and Families (DCF):
Attend all Intake and Review Meetings at DCFDevelop and Implement Individualized Family Treatment PlansDocument progress and prepare reports for DCF review meetingsComplete discharge summaries for all families and all necessary documents on I Family NetIdentify services and teach skills to aid parents in keeping, or returning their children homeHave knowledge of child developmentSensitivity to poverty and cultural issuesBenefits offeredAssistance with social work licensure401(k) retirement planQualifications and SkillsBachelor'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.
Powered by JazzHRPI225052348 Recommended Skills Case Management Clinical Works Developmental Disabilities Education Family Support People Services Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
What you will doFamily 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 experienceThis 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 supportsHave an understanding of the Massachusetts Special Education LawsAssists families in working with collateralsCollaborate with other agenciesSupervise support staff working in families homesFor Department of Children and Families (DCF):
Attend all Intake and Review Meetings at DCFDevelop and Implement Individualized Family Treatment PlansDocument progress and prepare reports for DCF review meetingsComplete discharge summaries for all families and all necessary documents on I Family NetIdentify services and teach skills to aid parents in keeping, or returning their children homeHave knowledge of child developmentSensitivity to poverty and cultural issuesBenefits offeredAssistance with social work licensure401(k) retirement planQualifications and SkillsBachelor'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.
Powered by JazzHRPI225052348 Recommended Skills Case Management Clinical Works Developmental Disabilities Education Family Support People Services Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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