HumanServicesCoordinator

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the  Human Services Coordinator I (HSC I)  position in the Franklin/Hampshire Area Office (serving Franklin and Hampshire Counties). 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. Adult Service Coordinators support DDS eligible Individuals (and their families) to identify, and access needed supports and the mechanism by which those supports will be arranged.  The choice between traditional and non-traditional supports, waiver eligibility and other factors are all part of this role.  The Adult Service Coordinator keeps in regular touch with the individual to ensure the supports they are receiving are meeting their needs - this includes visits to the service setting to meet with the individual and observe their support firsthand. For those who receive no or limited DDS funded supports the Service Coordinator makes regular contact to ensure the individual is continuing to do well and has no outstanding support needs for supports from DDS.   Additional HSC I respon