Family Support Coordinator

Communitas, Inc; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered pay increases

Vacation and sick time

Medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Communitas, Inc. in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Family Support Coordinator to assist families with children eligible for DDS services.

The role offers full-time, 30 hours per week at $24 per hour, with home-based services to identify needs and connect families with services and community supports. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and up to two years of family support case management experience; a valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Up to two years of family support case management experience preferred.
• Must pass company background and reference checks.

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.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

The role!

Position: Family Support Coordinator
Location: Wakefield, MA
Pay rate: $24 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week

Benefits of Working for us!

• Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
• 4 weeks’ vacation and 1 week sick time pro-rated based on 40-hour work week. 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 children 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 that translates their 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.