Northeast Region Autism Program Coordinator II

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Danvers (MA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Northeast Region seeks a Program Coordinator II to lead autism-specific initiatives, coordinate services, and build data-driven resources. You will guide staff, develop regional supports, and ensure effective collaboration with area offices and contracted providers.

Responsibilities include program tracking, reporting, and regional coordination with the central Autism Unit, as well as serving as a liaison to DDS leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience working with autism spectrum disorder.
• Proven ability to plan, develop and organize supports and services.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Experience managing projects to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management and staff.
• Ability to participate in a Leadership Team.
• Ability to utilize data management systems and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Identify service and support needs for eligible DDS consumers with autism without intellectual disability in the Northeast Region.
• Identify resources and create new resources to meet population needs.
• Develop services in day programs, employment, and independent living supports.
• Create databases to track participation and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate with Adult Autism Support Center to plan programs and administer flex funding.
• Lead training and staff development activities.
• Represent the region in autism-related statewide meetings.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

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Job Description - Northeast Region Autism Program Coordinator II (260006AR)

Job Description

Northeast Region Autism Program Coordinator II - (260006AR)

Description

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is committed to providing appropriate supports and services to individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The DDS Northeast Region is seeking to a hire a professional Program Coordinator II (PC) to be part of the Regional Office’s management team. The PC II will work closely with the five Area Office’s Autism Service Coordinators and other area and regional staff. The Regional Office Autism Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the Regional Director or designee. This position will provide oversight, guidance and be responsible for providing technical assistance and resource development for the Northeast Region’s Autism Unit. The PC will maintain program tracking efforts by analyzing data and utilizing available data available in DDS’ medical records system. Responsibilities also include the ability to retrieve, organize, and integrate information, and to generate and write reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (CPPD) Abuse Registry Search: https:cppdmass.gov
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.*

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff…

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Department of Developmental Services

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026, 8:55:33 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

73,615.88 - 106,401.62 Yearly

If you have Diversity, affirmative action or equal employment opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Kendy Derival, [e-mail] - 8572835867

Bargaining Unit : 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes