Transition Services Coordinator

State of Massachusetts • New Bedford, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated and experienced human service professional for the role of a Transition Services Coordinator (Human Services Coordinator I) located in New Bedford Mass. The Transition Services Coordinator, coordinates, integrates, and monitors services provided to assigned clients; acts as advocate, provides information and referral services to transitional age youth and families; acts as liaison and support to transitional age youth and families with other community service providers.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• At least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft programs and Home and Community Services Information System (HICSIS).
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Experience working with transitional age youth.
• 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.
• Skills using communication styles and/or augmentative communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Makes necessary referrals to address issues and requests to the most appropriate and efficient provider program(s). Screen telephone requests for services to determine the nature of request or problem.
• Acts as liaison for transitional age youth services (17.5 to 22) to families, family service providers, Special Education Departments (out-of-district and home care placements included), DCF, and other relevant state agencies.
• The incumbent will work effectively, cooperatively, and in a timely manner with individuals, their families and collaterals from state, public, and private entities towards common goals that increase the capacity and capabilities of individuals and their families.
• Awareness of and familiarity with legislation on the state and federal level as it pertains to transitional age youth and families.
• Initiates, develops and maintains positive relationships with local school district superintendents and special education directors.
• Identifies those transitional age youth (17.5-22) determined by schools and/or other transitional age youth service provider to be at risk for out-of-home placements and plans for services to support placement at home.
• Provides technical assistance to families, school personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Flexibility with work schedule is required.
• Full-time - 37.5 hour weekly position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree