Autism Support Broker (842)

Essential Duties

• Initiate and maintain contact with each family in the caseload, assessing needs and ensuring follow-through on program requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and help manage the delivery of in-home behavioral services, purchase of goods and other essential services.
• Maintain open lines of communication with DDS Clinical Managers. Monthly Meetings with DDS.
• Develop the individual's person-centered Autism Support Plan and Emergency Fact Sheet.
• Enter and maintain data in a designated consumer database.
• Cook up monthly meetings with each family on the caseload.
• Aid family in hiring, scheduling and paying support workers, respite care and goods & services.
• Maintain necessary records documenting work performed: travel, mileage, contacts made, and a database of individuals served.
• Aid the Director and staff of the ASC in the planning, development, coordination, management of services and supports to families.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of individuals and facilitate programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Daily travel in the Newton/South Norfolk & Metro-Boston area.

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DDBA/BS and experience in the Human Services Field, or Associates Degree plus 5 years’ experience working in the Human Services Field.
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account