Transition Services Coordinator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • New Bedford, MA

2d • Onsite

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

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

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 othertransitional 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees