Autism Service Coordinator

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated and experienced human service professional for the role of Autism Service Coordinator located in New Bedford Mass. The Autism Service Coordinator monitors the safety and wellbeing of assigned individuals and advocates in regard to their human, civil, and legal rights through the implementation of support services, the Individual's service plan, and other necessary means.

Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)

• Monitor DDS funded and auxiliary funded programs.
• Maintain regular contact with individuals, families, and providers.
• Travel to individuals' homes, programs, and outside meetings; that may or may not be in close proximity to the Area Office.
• Coordination, facilitation, and monitoring the development and progress of support plans per DDS regulations.
• Utilize the communication methods needed for assigned caseloads.
• Provide outreach and coordinate referrals to community services and other state agencies.
• Provide up-to-date record keeping – both electronic and hard copy; maintain documentation for waiver or non-waiver services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Microsoft programs and Home and Community Services Information System (HICSIS).
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful, caring, patient, ethical, and empowering relationships with families and individuals supported by the department.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to utilize American Sign Language and/or bi-lingual skills.
• Skills using communication styles and/or augmentative communication systems.

Please Note:

This position is located at 1740 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA 02740

Full-time – 37.5 hour weekly position.

Monday through Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days off – Sunday and Saturday.

Flexibility with work schedule is required.

Agency Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

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.

Pre-Hire Process:

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:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search.
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

Qualifications

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

Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Based on assignment as Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professionals, within the Department of Developmental Services, a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, physical education or other a related field is required.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.