Service Coordinator
Location: Framingham Massachusetts!
Description: Commonwealth of Massachusetts is in need of Service Coordinator right now, this career will be placed in Massachusetts. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. The Dept. of Developmental Services Human Services Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of ISP; monitor implementation of individual services and the ISP process; maintain consumer records and computer systems HCSIS and Meditech for assigned individuals; main regular and consistent contact with individuals/guardians; service providers and families as indicated. Provide information to Area Office Management Team. Perform other related duties as required. Driving will be part of the duties of this position.
Applicants should be comfo! rtable with a personal computer as there will be daily entries! in specific data bases, HCSIS, Meditech etc.
Qualifications:MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work. Based on assignment, one year of professional work experience must have been in one of the following specialty areas. Refer to the individual position description for specialized work experience required.
- Mental Health Case Manager and Forensic Transition Team Coordinator assignments only: The year of professional work experience must have included the clinical care and treatment of psychiatric or emotionally disturbed individuals.
- Department of Mental Retardation assignments only: The year of professional work experience must have involved working with individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities.
- A Bache! lor's or higher degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, or physical education may be substituted for two years of the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.
- Mental Health Case Manager and Forensic Transition Team Coordinator assignments only: Degree substitutions must be in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, human services, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, or education of the learning disabled.
- Department of Mental Retardation assignments only:
- A current and valid Ma! ssachusetts license or registration as a physical therapist, speech-lan! guage pathologist, occupational therapist, audiologist, registered nurse, dietitian, or social worker may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
- A current and valid Massachusetts license or registration as a physical therapy assistant or occupational therapy assistant may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
- One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
- No substitutions will be permitted for the required year of professional experience.
- One of the following is required for Qualified Mental Retardation Professional assignments in the Department of Mental Retardation only:
- A current and valid Massachusetts license or registration as a physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, audiologist, register! ed nurse, dietitian, or social worker, OR
- A Bachelor's or higher degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, or physical education.
- Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.
Applicants bi-lingual in Spanish highly desired.
Comments:
This is a Civil Service position.
Position is full-time positions working 37.5hrs. weekly with Saturday and Sunday off.
Interested applicants should be flexible in schedule! as there may be occasional nights and weekend meeting with individuals! , guardians, families and other agencies. Driving will be part of this assignment.
Drivers Licensed is required.
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit
http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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This career starts available on: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:15:35 GMT