Autism Spectrum Disorder

The HSC I coordinates and facilitates the development of Individual Service Plan (ISP) for individuals on assigned caseload, as well as monitors the implementation of services provided by Department of Developmental Services (DDS) funded residential, day and support program providers. The HSC I ensures individuals on caseload receive appropriate services through arranging, organizing and coordinating the Department of Developmental Services funded and generic support services in response to individual’s needs, while maintaining communication and outreach with community services and other state agencies.

Additional HSC I responsibilities include: monitoring the safety and well-being of assigned individuals; providing advocacy in human, civil and legal rights; facilitating team meetings; monitoring follow-through on team recommendations while maintaining individual’s records and relevant computer databases, as well as maintain regular and consistent contact with individuals, service providers and families. The HSC I will arrange or provide crisis intervention for individuals as needed, assessing needs and making recommendations for follow up planning, as well as providing information to supervisor and other members of the Area Office Management Team, as needed. This position will perform other related duties which may include individual's engaged in Participant Directed Services.
- Schedule:_ This is full-time, 37.5 hour position.

Schedule: Day Shift; shift hours to be determined.
- _Days off: Sunday/Saturday.
- Flexibility required to meet the needs of the Area Office._

**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.

**Pre-Hire Process**:

- Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
- National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.

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**Qualifications**
- 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.
- Based on assignment as Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professionals, within the Department of Developmental Services, a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, physical education or other a related field is required.

**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.
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**An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.**

**Official Title**: Human Services Coordinator I

**Primary Location**: United States-Massachusetts-Holyoke-113 Hampden Street

**Job**: Community and Social Services

**Agency**: Department of Developmental Services

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Shift**: Day

**Job Posting**: Jun 18, 2024, 7:11:50 AM

**Number of Openings**: 1

**Salary**: 62,609.56 - 85,513.48 Yearly

**Bargaining Unit**: 08-SEIU - Local 509 - Social/Rehabilitation

**Confidential**: No

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