What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquired Brain Injury/Moving Forward Plan Program Coordinator II position at DMR-Northeast Region?
This position will coordinate and monitor regional 24/7 new program development efforts underway in the DDS regional office for individuals in a nursing facility or chronic rehabilitation hospital eligible for the Acquired Brain lnjury-Residential Habilitation (ABI-RH) and Moving Forward Plan-Residential Supports (MFP RS) Waivers. In so doing the incumbent will liaison between the Regional ABI Director and providers tracking progress on new program development efforts. The Residential Development Program Coordinator will identify barriers to residential sites opening and track provider referrals and other processes related to the successful placement of pending individuals.
The Residential Development Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing the siting process for new homes in that region along with checking in with the providers monthly, or more frequently to ensure plans for homes opening and individuals moving in are on track. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all Transitional Assistance plans are submitted completely, correctly and on time to MassAbility, so the Transitional Assistance services can be provided.
Once individuals are placed in the community, the Program Coordinator will work with the team to track priorities such as meaningful day supports, wellness interests of the participants, and community engagement opportunities.
- Experience working with the disabled, acquired brain injured or intellectually disabled population.
- Experience and skill at being a “self-starter” who is comfortable taking the initiative and trouble-shooting through creative problem solving.
- Experience working for a human service provider organization.
- Skilled in MS Word and Excel.
- Experience and skill at communicating effectively with multiple organizations and with individuals at varying levels of responsibility.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively work collaboratively and in a matrix. Ability to facilitate groups with diverse representation and function effectively as member of a team.
- Be skilled at working with families from diverse backgrounds, be culturally competent and sensitive. Knowledge of how to best use interpreters and translators.
- Have excellent skills in problem resolution and conflict management. Ability to listen attentively and respectfully to ascertain the desires and needs of individuals.
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.
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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- Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
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