Family Support Specialist

1 week ago


Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States Communitas, Inc. Full time
About the Role

At Communitas, Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Support Coordinator to join our team. As a Family Support Coordinator, you will play a vital role in empowering families who have sons and daughters eligible for DDS services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide home-based services to families to assist in identifying their needs and translating them into services and community supports.
  • Inform families and assist them in accessing supports and services that exist within the community.
  • Assist families in obtaining all state and federal entitlement benefits, such as SSI, CommonHealth clinical/medical supports, and behavioral supports.
  • Have an understanding of the Massachusetts Special Education Laws and assist families in working with collaterals.
  • Collaborate with other agencies and supervise support staff working in families' homes.
Additional Responsibilities for Department of Children and Families (DCF)
  • Attend all Intake and Review Meetings at DCF.
  • Develop and Implement Individualized Family Treatment Plans.
  • Document progress and prepare reports for DCF review meetings.
  • Complete discharge summaries for all families and all necessary documents on I Family Net.
  • Identify services and teach skills to aid parents in keeping, or returning their children home.
  • Have knowledge of child development and sensitivity to poverty and cultural issues.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, or a related field is required. Master's Degree position is also available.
  • Up to two years of family support case management experience preferred.
  • A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must.
  • Valid Driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
  • Must pass company background and reference checks.


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