Human Services Coordinator II
About The Position
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Human Services Coordinator Supervisor who will oversee Children's, Transitional Coordinators as well as Adult Human Services Coordinators. This position is in the South Valley Area Office, located in Southbridge, MA. The Human Service Coordinator Supervisor (HSC (II)) will work with assigned staff and the Area Office Management Team to build respectful and collaborative partnerships with individuals, families, guardians, provider agencies and other stakeholder groups involving the work of the Area Office and Department. The Human Service Coordinator II provides direct supervision, support, consultation, and orientation to assigned Human Service Coordinator I’s and other staff. The HSC (II) is considered a critical and integral member of the Area Office management team in planning and resource allocation activity involving community services. Additional Human Service Coordinator II responsibilities include: planning, prioritization and coordination of work by assigned staff which incorporates administrative, supportive and educational components; monitoring of Individual Service Plans; maintaining compliance with all relevant policies and procedures; assuring that case documentation is maintained and consistent with standards; identifying individual cases involving health, safety, risk and changing needs and ensuring that they are brought to the attention of the Area Director or designee(s), while engaging in problem solving; monitoring and providing consistent performance planning, feedback and evaluations to assigned staff. The SCII provides supervision to SCI's for Autism Only caseload, Self directed services caseload,Transitional, Childrens and Adults with Intellectual disabilities. This position will also perform other related duties as required. 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
Requirements
- Applicants must have (A) at least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, case management or clinical/therapeutic experience
- Applicants must have (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- planning, prioritization and coordination of work by assigned staff which incorporates administrative, supportive and educational components
- monitoring of Individual Service Plans
- maintaining compliance with all relevant policies and procedures
- assuring that case documentation is maintained and consistent with standards
- identifying individual cases involving health, safety, risk and changing needs and ensuring that they are brought to the attention of the Area Director or designee(s), while engaging in problem solving
- monitoring and providing consistent performance planning, feedback and evaluations to assigned staff
- provides supervision to SCI's for Autism Only caseload, Self directed services caseload,Transitional, Childrens and Adults with Intellectual disabilities
- perform other related duties as required
Benefits
- When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
- We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
