Autism Intensive Supports Coordinator

Position: Autism Intensive Supports Coordinator

Job ID: 893

Location: Westwood & Framingham MA (Location is split between Framingham Area (WorkBar, DDS, home visits) & Westwood office)

Shift: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, F 8:00am-4:00pm

Salary: $57,159.44

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Lifeworks is hiring a full time Autism Intensive Supports Coordinator to work with Individuals with ID/DD. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Essential Duties

• Provide clinical support services to individuals with autism.
• Meet with a caseload on a scheduled basis (weekly, bi-weekly), including home visits and community locations to provide services.
• Provide services in a way that recognizes and respects individuals’ ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Provide case management for individuals, including coordination with other agencies and providers.
• Review cases and collaborate with Lifeworks Clinical Team on a regular basis for support and guidance.
• Coordinate with DDS Autism Service Coordinators and providers to ensure a team approach to services
• Assess new referrals and establish person-centered goals.
• Help individuals understand and access services, benefits and resources available to them, including Mental Health services.
• Assist the individual in utilizing existing services or obtaining new supports as needed.
• Provide and/or procure crisis intervention as needed.
• Report on metrics established by DDS.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of individuals and facilitate programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• Associates Degree plus 5 years of work experience in the Human Services field.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
  
  

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.