Family Support Coordinator

Communitas, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered pay increases

4 weeks vacation + 1 week sick time

Low-cost benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Communitas, Inc. in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Family Support Coordinator to provide home-based services for families with DDS needs. You will translate family needs into available community supports, and assist with access to SSI, CommonHealth, and behavioral supports under DDS guidance.

Your role includes coordinating with DDS and DCF, developing individualized treatment plans, and documenting progress for meetings, with a focus on empowering families and enhancing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services or a related field is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inform the family and assist them in accessing supports and services within the community.
• Assist families in obtaining state and federal entitlement benefits such as SSI, CommonHealth, and behavioral supports.
• Understand Massachusetts Special Education Laws and work with collaterals and other agencies.
• Attend intake and review meetings at DDS and develop Individualized Family Treatment Plans.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services or a related field

Job description

Family Support Coordinator

Communitas, Inc. Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States

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.

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?

Why work for us? Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 - 2026– Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community.
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through:
| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |

The role!
Position: Family Support Coordinator
Location: Wakefield, MA
Pay rate: $24 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Benefits of Working for us!

• Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
• 4 weeks’ vacation and1 week sick time pro-rated based on 40-hour work week.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.
• 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/

Salary Information

$24 - $24Hourly Wage