Family Support Coordinator

About us!

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.

Why work for us?

As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others.

We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as :

Competitive Tiered Pay Rates Low-Cost Benefits Flexible Schedules Opportunities for Advancement

Quarterly Appreciation Events Tuition Reimbursement Supportive Coworkers Compassion-centric Environment

The role!

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 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 supports
• Have an understanding of the Massachusetts Special Education Laws
• Assists 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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Compensation details : 22-23.5 Hourly Wage

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