Services Coordinator Generalist

Job Description - Services Coordinator Generalist (250008B4)

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated and experienced human service professional for the role of a Part-Time Services Coordinator Generalist (Human Service Coordinator I) in the Brockton Area Office. The Services Coordinator Generalist monitors the safety and wellbeing of assigned individuals and advocates regarding their human, civil, and legal rights through the implementation of support services, the Individual's service plan, and other necessary means.

• Monitor DDS funded and auxiliary funded programs.
• Maintain regular contact with individuals, families, and providers.
• Travel to individuals' homes, programs, and outside meetings; that may or may not be in proximity of the Area Office.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and monitor the development and progress of support plans per DDS regulations.
• Utilize the communication methods needed for assigned caseloads.
• Provide outreach and coordinate referrals to community services and other state agencies.
• Provide up-to-date record keeping – both electronic and hard copy; maintain documentation for waiver or non-waiver services.

• Familiarity with Microsoft programs, HCSIS and Meditech.
• Experience working with children and families with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Skills using communication styles and/or augmentative communication systems.

Please Note:

This position is located at 60 Main Street, Brockton MA

• Part time – 18.75-hour weekly position - 1st shift (Day Shift)
• Monday and Wednesday: 8:45am
  -5:00pm and Friday 8:45 am to 12:30 pm
• Days off – Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Flexibility with work schedule will be required for this position.

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 ($2.7 B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.

As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

• I. A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
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