Case Manager / Autism Specialist Intensive Family Support

ServiceNet

Case Manager / Autism Specialist Intensive Family Support

Northampton, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Case Manager - Autism Specialist 1 – Intensive Flexible Family Support (IFFS) Program

    Full-Time

    Location: Northampton, MA - Cases in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin & Berkshire Counties

    Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

    Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 Hours daily, between 10AM-6PM with flexibility to best meet case load needs, adjusting hours as needed. Intensive Flexible Family Support services outreach are made available in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties

    ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As an IFFS Specialist you support children with Autism and their Families in community and home-based settings assigned to our IFFS Program by the Massachusetts Department of Development Services (DDS). What is IFFS? It is our program for Intensive Flexible Family Supports that assists children ages 3 - 18 whose communication and behavior challenges make it difficult for the family to provide care, along with other co-occurring circumstances that present unusual challenges where information, support, advice and direction is valuable to the family.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Be part of teams that provide outreach support to children with autism and their families in home based and community settings.

    Invest time with the children and their families helping to identify needs and engage supports.

    Help implement supports for the child and family and track the results achieved.

    Be an advising intermediary to requisition additional supports, educate other providers on working with the child and family.

    Help apply for, access and use funding as required for supports and services that will benefit the child and family.

    Track and report all expenditures to funding sources.

    Help Children and families transition into subsequent programs and assistance that meet their next level of needs.

    Assist / Advise in Day to day problem solving.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree preferred or education equivalent to a 4-year college degree.

    High School Diploma / GED required.

    Knowledge of autism and treatments.

    Over 1 year supporting children with autism in family home settings.

    Vehicle, valid driver's license and motor vehicle record required.

    Benefits:

    Generous PTO (time-off) package.

    Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.

    Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

    403(b) retirement plan.

    Tuition remission for eligible classes.

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.

    Opportunities for career development and advancement.

    And much more

    About ServiceNet

    ServiceNet is a compassionate non-profit organization that helps individuals facing challenges such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use issues. With our dedicated staff members, we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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    ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.