Family Support Coordinator

Communitas, Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Family Support Coordinator, where you will empower families to navigate essential services and supports. In this rewarding full-time role, you will provide home-based assistance, helping families identify their needs and access community resources. This position offers a supportive environment with flexible schedules and opportunities for advancement, making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting families, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow.

Benefits

Competitive Tiered Pay Rates

Low-Cost Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Opportunities for Advancement

Quarterly Appreciation Events

Tuition Reimbursement

Supportive Coworkers

Compassion-centric Environment

4 weeks vacation

12 holidays for new employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Up to 2 years of family support case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in accessing community supports and services.
• Develop and implement individualized family treatment plans.

Skills

Family Support Case Management

Knowledge of Child Development

Understanding of Massachusetts Special Education Laws

Collaboration with Agencies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

I Family Net

Job description

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: $24 - $25.50 per hour depending upon Education level

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours Status: Exempt

Benefits of Working for us!

• Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
• 4 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/