Clinical Coordinator

The Newton South Norfolk Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Clinical Coordinator. The area office is located in Walpole and covers 16 cities and towns; serving over 2,200 adults and children with developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are over 30 different providers contracted with the Newton South Norfolk Area Office.

The Clinical Coordinator will facilitate and mediate multi-disciplinary meetings comprised of various invested stake holders which may include: families, agencies, hospitals, forensic teams, Service Coordinators, and other involved parties. They will be the liaison for community support agencies involved in crisis management. They will consult with clinicians and Service Coordinators regarding behavior plans and Positive Behavioral Supports, and participate in area office Risk meetings. Other duties include but are not limited to the list below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the Liaison for the Family Support agencies, including conducting semi-annual quality review and expenditure audits.
• Act as the Liaison for the BTS clinic through Riverside Community Services. They will also be the Liaison for the Metro Clinical services including OT/PT, First Team, O&M.
• Work with the Area Office Nurse and BCBA. They will assist with the oversight of when people are in hospitals and admitted for short term rehabilitation facilities.
• The Clinical Coordinator is a part of the Senior Staff at the Area Office; as a result, they are part of the MASSCAP team and are responsible for clinical assessments as they relate to risk and placement planning.
• Act as the Liaison for other state agencies that provide clinical services – Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health, and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.

Please Note: This is Full-time, 37.5 hour position.

                  Shift: 8:45am - 5:00pm

                  Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

                  Flexibility required to meet the needs of the Area Office.

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) 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.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

· Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser- registry

· Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

· National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint- background-checks

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