Family Support Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading agency specializing in support services is seeking a Family Support Coordinator in Wakefield. This role involves providing home-based assistance to families, helping them navigate developmental services. Ideal candidates are empathetic, have a bachelor's degree, and a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Tiered pay increases

4 weeks vacation

Low-cost medical & dental insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Up to two years of family support case management experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in accessing community supports and services.
• Collaborate with other agencies and supervise support staff.
• Develop individualized family treatment plans for DCF.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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: $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 benefitplans – 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/