Family Support Coordinator

Company: Communitas, Inc.
Location: Wakefield
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

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?
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency's mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:
- Competitive Tiered Pay Rates - Low-Cost Benefits - Flexible Schedules - Opportunities for Advancement -
- Quarterly Appreciation Events - Tuition Reimbursement - Supportive Coworkers - Compassion-centric Environment -


The role!

Position: Family Support Coordinator
Location: Wakefield, MA
Pay rate: $22 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours

Benefits of Working for us!

• Pay increases after 1 year and 3 years of service, pending performance evaluations
• 3 weeks' vacation, 1 week sick time, and 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 employmentSummary & 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 homesFor 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 issuesQualifications
      • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services or a related field is required. Master's Degree position is also available.
      • 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 checksCheck out our website: https://communitasma.org/Powered by JazzHR
        
        Compensation details: 22-23.5 Hourly Wage
        
        
        
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