Family Support Specialist (Case Manager), Developmental Disabilities Program

Bridges Homeward • Cambridge, MA

23h

About The Position

A great, entry level position to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities! We are seeking someone to start in June. Recognizing the value in self care and proper work- life balance Bridges Homeward operates on a 33.5 hour, 4 1/2 day work week! The Family Support Specialist is a member of Bridges Homeward's Developmental Disabilities Program team, and assists families, children, youth and adult family members referred by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in developing life skills, setting and achieving goals, assisting in accessing resources needed to obtain goals, and engaging in activities in the community. Basic Spanish speaking capacity preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, education or a related field; 3 years' experience working with families, children and adults with developmental disabilities may be substituted for the Bachelor Degree.
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in working with families, children and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide case management to families, including ability to assess needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Basic Spanish speaking capacity preferred.
• Famililarity with positive behavioral techniques and ABA principles preferred.
• Familiarity with special education preferred.
• Basic Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule parent/caregiver trainings
• Collaborate with other Bridges Homeward staff in developing and coordinating family activities and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families
• Advocate effectively for our client living with developmental disabilities, and families
• Facilitate communication with the client's collaterals, including DDS, school, medical and in-home providers and therapists
• Provide strength-based support by partnering with families to understand and meet their needs.
• Assess client and family needs through referrals from DDS
• Assist family in managing funds allocated by DDS

Benefits

• 33.5 Hour Work Week!
• Generous Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick, personal and wellness days)
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Financial coverage for Social Work Licensures and Professional Development (including access to CEUs for those who need it)
• Tuition remission for undergraduate classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees