Services Coordinator Generalist
Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Executive Office of
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Description The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is
seeking a motivated and experienced human service professional for
the role of a Service Coordinator Generalist (HSC 1) in the
Plymouth Area Office. The Service Coordinator monitors the safety
and wellbeing of assigned individuals and advocates in regard to
their human, civil, and legal rights through the implementation of
support services, the Individual's service plan, and other
necessary means.
Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary
and not all inclusive.)
Preferred Qualifications:
SCHEDULE Information:
Full-time - 37.5 hour weekly position.
Schedule Monday through Friday - 8:45 am to 5:00 pm
Days off - Saturday and Sunday
Flexibility with work schedule is required.
Agency Requirements:
About the Department of Developmental Services:
The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating,
in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities
for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully
and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued
members.
For more information about our agency and programs visit:
www.mass.gov/dds
Pre-Hire Process:
Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment
screening which includes:
As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will
be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected
candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position
will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring
process 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.
Education and license/certification information provided by the
selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public
Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process
and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the
link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request
Form
For help logging into/resetting your MassCareers profile, call the
Employment Service Center at 617-979-8500 for assistance.
For questions concerning the information in this requisition please
contact the Human Resources' Field Office at 508-866-8803.
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT
DEPOSIT.
This is a Civil Service position. If there is no Civil Service list
for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next
Civil Service examination when administered.
Qualifications This requisition will remain open until filled;
however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that
apply within the first 14 days.
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 Developmental Services assignments only: The year
of professional work experience must have involved working with
individuals with intellectual or other developmental
disabilities.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- 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 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 Developmental Services assignments only:
- A current and valid Massachusetts license or registration as a
physical therapist, speech-language 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
- One of the following is required for Qualified Developmental
Services Professional assignments in the Department of
Developmental Services only:
- A current and valid Massachusetts license or registration as a
physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, occupational
therapist, audiologist, registered 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.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered
an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall
value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a
work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your
future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful
applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination
or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating
to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided
to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an
offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine
is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a
sincerely held religious belief may make a request for
exemption.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability,
national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by
appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black,
Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of
opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We
encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to
thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Human Services Coordinator IPrimary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Plymouth 38 Industrial Park RdJob:
Community and Social ServicesAgency: Department of Developmental
ServicesSchedule: Full-timeShift: DayJob Posting: Dec 29, 2022,
1:53:33 PMNumber of Openings: 3Salary: 57,885.88 - 79,062.10
YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment
Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please
contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Ferdousi Faruque -
Ferdousi.Faruque@mass.gov - 8573012416Bargaining Unit: 08-SEIU -
Local 509 - Social/RehabilitationConfidential: NoHybrid Work
Eligible: Yes
Keywords: Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Executive Office of, Plymouth , Services Coordinator Generalist, Other , Plymouth, Massachusetts
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