Human Services Coordinator I - Bilingual English/Spanish
Southbridge, MA
Updated: May 01
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Bilingual Human Services Coordinator I (HSC I) position in the South Valley Area Office in Southbridge. The Human Service Coordinator I is the primary contact for individuals and families served by the Department and are expected to effectively represent the Area Office by building respectful and collaborative partnerships with individuals, families, guardians, provider agencies and other stakeholder groups involving the work of the Area Office and Department.
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 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.
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 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.
Please note: Bilingual: English/Spanish required
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 Agency:
The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.
Pre-Hire Process:
Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.
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ADA Reasonable Accommodation:
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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
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.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Bilingual Human Services Coordinator I (HSC I) position in the South Valley Area Office in Southbridge. The Human Service Coordinator I is the primary contact for individuals and families served by the Department and are expected to effectively represent the Area Office by building respectful and collaborative partnerships with individuals, families, guardians, provider agencies and other stakeholder groups involving the work of the Area Office and Department. 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 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. Please note: Bilingual: English/ Spanish required 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 Agency: The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.
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