The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) / Moving Forward Plan (MFP) Human Services Coordinator I (HSC I) position at the Central/West Regional Office in Springfield.

This Human Services Coordinator I position will be based out of the Regional Office in Springfield and provides services to individuals served by the DDS Central/West Region. This position will be coordinating services for individuals eligible for ABI/MFP waivers pursuant to the Hutchinson settlement agreement.

The duties and responsibilities of the ABI/MFP Human Services Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads an interdisciplinary team in the development, coordination, and integration of service plans for assigned individuals.
• Facilitates meetings with the interdisciplinary team to develop Individual Service Plans (ISP's).
• Maintains and updates written and electronic records.
• Coordinates services and advocates on behalf of the individual.
• Monitors and documents the provision of services and modifies service plans as needed.
• Protects the privacy of information.
• Ensures that the individual's legal, civil and human rights are protected.
• Provides information and other services to individuals and their families.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and understanding of acquired brain injury and related clinical considerations.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Days Off: Sunday and Saturday.

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program.

Driver’s License Required.

About the Department of Developmental Services:

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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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.

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