Northeast Region Autism Program Coordinator II

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is committed to providing appropriate supports and services to individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The DDS Northeast Region is seeking to a hire a professional Program Coordinator II (PC) to be part of the Regional Office’s management team. The PC II will work closely with the five Area Office’s Autism Service Coordinators and other area and regional staff. The Regional Office Autism Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the Regional Director or designee. This position will provide oversight, guidance and be responsible for providing technical assistance and resource development for the Northeast Region’s Autism Unit. The PC will maintain program tracking efforts by analyzing data and utilizing available data available in DDS’ medical records system. Responsibilities also include the ability to retrieve, organize, and integrate information, and to generate and write reports.

Duties and Responsibilities\: (The duties and responsibilities stated are general summary and not all inclusive.)

This position will\:

· Identify service and support needs for eligible DDS consumers who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder without an intellectual disability in the Northeast Region.

· Identify existing resources and help to create new resources necessary to meet the needs of this population.

· Develop appropriate services in day programs, employment and/or independent living supports necessary for participants to live successfully in the community.

· Develop and maintain information about available autism specific community resources.

· Create databases to track the participation of individuals, identify service needs and monitor individual budget allocations within the Northeast region.

· Work closely with the provider contracted Adult Autism Support Center to plan programs and administer flex funding.

· Demonstrates leadership skills to create new, responsive resources where gaps in services exist.

· Work with families and individuals providing training, assistance and guidance when appropriate.

· Serve as regional liaison to the DDS Central Office Autism Unit.

· Chair regular meetings with the area Autism Service Coordinators

· Organize relevant training and staff development activities.

· Represent the region in autism-related statewide meetings

· Provide technical assistance to DDS and provider staff.

· Work on regional priorities and initiatives, like Assistive Technology, at the designation of the Regional Director.

· Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications\:

Extensive knowledge and previous professional experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Proven ability to plan, develop and organize supports and services.

Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form.

Experience with managing projects to achieve desired outcomes

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with management-level and other area office and provider agency staff

Ability to participate in and contribute to a Leadership Team

Ability to utilize various data management systems, run reports, and analyze data in support of DDS objectives

Ability to prioritize, responds to multiple demands, and manages time efficiently.

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\:

• Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (CPPD) Abuse Registry Search\: https\:cppdmass.gov
• 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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ADA Reasonable Accommodation\:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at\: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

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