Case Manager / Autism Specialist Intensive Family Support

ServiceNet • Northampton, MA

119d • $20

About The Position

ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an IFFS Specialist. In this role, you will support children with Autism and their families in community and home-based settings assigned to our Intensive Flexible Family Support (IFFS) Program by the Massachusetts Department of Development Services (DDS). The IFFS program assists children ages 3 - 18 whose communication and behavior challenges make it difficult for the family to provide care, along with other co-occurring circumstances that present unusual challenges where information, support, advice, and direction is valuable to the family.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or education equivalent to a 4-year college degree.
• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Knowledge of autism and treatments.
• Over 1 year supporting children with autism in family home settings.
• Vehicle, valid driver's license and motor vehicle record required.

Responsibilities

• Be part of teams that provide outreach support to children with autism and their families in home based and community settings.
• Invest time with the children and their families helping to identify needs and engage supports.
• Help implement supports for the child and family and track the results achieved.
• Be an advising intermediary to requisition additional supports, educate other providers on working with the child and family.
• Help apply for, access and use funding as required for supports and services that will benefit the child and family.
• Track and report all expenditures to funding sources.
• Help children and families transition into subsequent programs and assistance that meet their next level of needs.
• Assist / advise in day to day problem solving.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees