Family Support Coordinator

Communitas, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Tiered Pay Rates

Low-Cost Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Opportunities for Advancement

Regular Employee Appreciation Events

Tuition Reimbursement

Supportive Coworkers

Compassion-centric Environment

Job summary

Communitas, Inc. in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Family Support Coordinator to provide home-based services, helping families access DDS supports and community resources.

You will work with the Department of Developmental Services and Department of Children and Families, develop plans, document progress, and collaborate with agencies while upholding culturally sensitive practices.

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.
• Must pass company background and reference checks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Inform the family and assist them in accessing supports and services that exist within the community.
• Assist 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.
• Assist families in working with collaterals.
• Collaborate with other agencies.
• Supervise support staff working in families' homes.
• Attend all Intake and Review Meetings at DCF.
• Develop and Implement Individualized Family Treatment Plans.
• Document progress and prepare reports for DCF review meetings.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Passion for helping people

Education

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

Job description

Position: Family Support Coordinator

Location: Wakefield, MA

Pay rate: $24 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week

Benefits of Working for us

• Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
• Low-Cost Benefits
• Flexible Schedules
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive Coworkers
• Compassion-centric Environment

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 and translating those needs into services and community supports.

Responsibilities and Duties for Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

• Inform the family and assist them in accessing supports and services that exist within the community
• Assist 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
• Assist 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/