Family Support Coordinator

Company: Communitas, Inc.
Location: Wakefield
Posted on: February 1, 2025

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 CoordinatorLocation: Wakefield, MAPay rate: $24 - $25.50 per hour depending upon Education levelHours: Full-time, 40 hours------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Status: ExemptBenefits of Working for us!Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations4 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 coverageTuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employmentSummary & ResponsibilitiesFamily 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 supportsHave an understanding of the Massachusetts Special Education LawsAssists families in working with collateralsCollaborate with other agenciesSupervise support staff working in families homesFor Department of Children and Families (DCF):Attend all Intake and Review Meetings at DCFDevelop and Implement Individualized Family Treatment PlansDocument progress and prepare reports for DCF review meetingsComplete discharge summaries for all families and all necessary documents on I Family NetIdentify services and teach skills to aid parents in keeping, or returning their children homeHave knowledge of child developmentSensitivity to poverty and cultural issuesQualificationsBachelor'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 preferredA passion and dedication to supporting our people is a mustValid Driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving recordMust pass company background and reference checksCheck out our website: https://communitasma.org/Powered by JazzHRCompensation details: 24-25.5 Hourly WagePI624403c6efb2-25660-33129254

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