Autism Support Broker

Location: Westwood MA

Position: Autism Support Broker

Job : 842

Shift: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, F 8:00am-4:00pm

Salary: $53,587.50

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose.

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

• Initiate and maintain contact with each family in the caseload, assessing needs and ensuring follow-through on program requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and help manage the delivery of in-home behavioral services, purchase of goods and other essential services.
• Maintain open lines of communication with DDS Clinical Managers and attend monthly meetings with DDS.
• Develop the individual's person-centered Autism Support Plan and Emergency Fact Sheet.
• Enter and maintain data in a designated consumer database.
• Coordinate monthly meetings with each family on the caseload.
• Assist family in hiring, scheduling and paying support workers, respite care and goods and services.
• Maintain necessary records documenting work performed: travel, mileage, contacts made, and a database of individuals served.
• Assist the Director and staff of the ASC in the planning, development, coordination, and management of services and supports to families.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of individuals and facilitate programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Daily travel in the Newton/South Norfolk & Metro-Boston area.

• Experience working with individuals with /DD.
• BA/BS and experience in the Human Services Field, or Associate Degree plus 5 years’ experience working in the Human Services Field.
• Must be able to pass fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and driving background checks.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 403(b) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 staff retention bonus after 1 year
• Health insurance with two plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment
• Long-term disability insurance & life insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.