Autism Waiver Program Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Child Care/Nanny
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Social Work
Community Health
Autism Specialist – Autism Waiver Broker
Fulltime
Location: Northampton, MA
Starting Compensation Range: $20.00 / Hour to $21.53 / Hour depending on qualifications (see below).
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 Hours daily, between 9AM-7PM with flexibility to best meet case load needs, adjusting hours as needed. Autism Waiver Support services are made available in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties.
Service Net, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Autism Specialist to support children with Autism and their families who are assigned to the Autism Waiver Program by the Massachusetts Department of Development Services (DDS). The Children's Autism Waiver Program allows children to receive Expanded Habilitation Education through in‑home services and supports including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Floor Time, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) and other services with benefits delivered by certified professionals in the field.
Key Responsibilities- Be part of teams that provide outreach support to children with autism in home‑based setting.
- Identify needs and engage experts to evaluate, recommend and schedule to deliver interventional strategies.
- Implement services delivery for the child and family and track the results.
- Be an advising intermediary to requisition additional supports and educate other providers on working with the child and family.
- Help apply for, access and use funding as required for support and services that will benefit the child and family.
- Track and report all expenditures to funding sources.
- Help Children and families transition into subsequent programs and assistance that meet their next level of needs.
- Day to day problem solving.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or education equivalent to a 4-year college degree.
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Bilingual in Spanish STRONGLY preferred.
- Knowledge of autism and treatments.
- Over 1 year supporting children with autism in family home settings.
- Vehicle, valid driver's license and acceptable driving history record required.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
- Generous PTO (time‑off) package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition remission for eligible classes.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- And more
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