Autism Program Lead - Regional Coordination and Strategy

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Hathorne (MA); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Northeast Region seeks a Program Coordinator II to lead autism services coordination, develop resources, and oversee data tracking and reporting. The role supports families and individuals, liaises with DDS Central Office, and guides staff development across area offices.

The position emphasizes leadership, program planning, and collaboration with providers to ensure community-based supports and budget management align with DDS objectives.

Formación

• Extensive knowledge and previous professional experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
• Proven ability to plan, develop and organize supports and services.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form.
• Experience with managing projects to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with management-level and other area office and provider agency staff
• Ability to participate in and contribute to a Leadership Team
• Ability to utilize various data management systems, run reports, and analyze data in support of DDS objectives
• Ability to prioritize, responds to multiple demands, and manages time efficiently.

Responsabilidades

• Identify service and support needs for eligible DDS consumers who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder without an intellectual disability in the Northeast Region.
• Identify existing resources and help to create new resources necessary to meet the needs of this population.
• Develop appropriate services in day programs, employment and/or independent living supports necessary for participants to live successfully in the community.
• Develop and maintain information about available autism specific community resources.
• Create databases to track the participation of individuals, identify service needs and monitor individual budget allocations within the Northeast region.
• Work closely with the provider contracted Adult Autism Support Center to plan programs and administer flex funding.
• Demonstrates leadership skills to create new, responsive resources where gaps in services exist.
• Work with families and individuals providing training, assistance and guidance when appropriate.
• Serve as regional liaison to the DDS Central Office Autism Unit.
• Chair regular meetings with the area Autism Service Coordinators
• Organize relevant training and staff development activities.
• Represent the region in autism-related statewide meetings
• Provide technical assistance to DDS and provider staff.
• Work on regional priorities and initiatives, like Assistive Technology, at the designation of the Regional Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Autism knowledge

Project management

Clear communication

Data analysis

Leadership teamwork

Data reporting

Time management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/public administration

Graduate degree in business administration/public administration

Herramientas

Data management systems

Descripción del empleo

Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Northeast Region seeks a Program Coordinator II to lead autism services coordination, develop resources, and oversee data tracking and reporting. The role supports families and individuals, liaises with DDS Central Office, and guides staff development across area offices.

The position emphasizes leadership, program planning, and collaboration with providers to ensure community-based supports and budget management align with DDS objectives.