Services Coordinator Generalist

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated and experienced human service professional for the role of a Part-Time Services Coordinator Generalist (Human Service Coordinator I) in the Brockton Area Office. The Services Coordinator Generalist monitors the safety and wellbeing of assigned individuals and advocates regarding 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 proximity of 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, HCSIS and Meditech.
• Experience working with children and families with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Skills using communication styles and/or augmentative communication systems.

Please Note:

This position is located at 60 Main Street, Brockton MA 

Schedule Information:

• Part time – 18.75-hour weekly position - 1st shift (Day Shift)
• Monday and Wednesday: 8:45am -5:00pm and Friday 8:45 am to 12:30 pm
• Days off – Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Flexibility with work schedule will be required for this position.

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.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

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

·     Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search:  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry

·     Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based c