Supervisor needed for Teen

Description

Provide DESE/DDS Family Navigation services to youth and their families in Metro West Boston and Northeast areas of Massachusetts.

Monday -Friday 8-4
$50,000 per year. 3 weeks vacation 12 paid holiday , 12 paid sick and 3 personal days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BA in a Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or approved human service-related field and one (1) year of relevant direct experience working with families and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges or autism, OR
Associate's degree and a minimum of two (2) years relevant direct experience with families and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges and autism, OR
At least one (3) year experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in a therapeutic setting
Knowledgeable about public benefits, entitlements, and generic resources available in the geographical areas they cover.
Experience working in the Human Services field and/or experience working with families and adults with intellectual disabilities
Highly organized
Proficient with Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent written and interpersonal skills; team player
Valid driver's license, ability to meet safe driving requirements and reliable transportation
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting home-visits to meet with families
Assisting families with assigning budget categories to already determined annual budgets in accordance with DDS guidelines.
Workup and submittal of budgets to DDS for approval
Preparation of goals for home support/training
Document, track and update family spending against budget categories
Processing payments and reimbursements for families using online banking
Modification of budgets as needed per DDS approval
Monitor/supervision of the home program through contacts with family and staff as needed
Performing family navigation duties by assisting families with locating appropriate services and resources for their child
Staff recruitment, hiring and onboarding
Preparation of annual mid and end of year progress reports and budgets for DDS
Updating DDS on pertinent issues as needed
Attending regional and local DESE/DDS provider meetings
Maintaining regular communication and working collaboratively with applicable DDS Area Offices
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with Mass Health, insurance, and The Edinburg Center policies and procedures
Submit administrative/electronic health records paperwork accurately and on time (Evolv progress notes, ADP, Bill Checks, monthly mileage, bill checks, etc)
Maintain all required documentation for self and collateral contacts in all client records.
Complete all required insurance billing processes
Attend all staff meetings or complete all staff meeting requirements
EOE/Affirmative Action