Autism Support Broker

Northeast Arc • Danvers, MA

1d • $26 - $28

About The Position

Autism Support Broker provides a combination of services to families of individuals with autism. Works closely with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Autism Waiver Program, provider agencies, and families served.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum three years experience and specialized training working within the field of Autism
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required.
• Ability to attend off-site meetings including driving a car in varied weather conditions.
• Sitting at a desk 50% of the day. Standing and walking 50% of the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Autism, personally or through work experience may substitute for some educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, collaborates, and troubleshoots with parents and caregivers around autism waiver services and supports.
• Assists families in setting up and accessing services available through the Autism Waiver Program.
• Facilitates development of Person-Centered Autism Support Plan, including maintaining documentation in Meditech.
• Assists families in identifying potential providers by using web-based provider lists or identifying individuals within personal support systems.
• Assists families in working with Public Partnerships (PPL) to recruit, screen, hire, train, schedule, monitor, and pay support staff.
• On a monthly basis, meets in person with families receiving Intensive In-Home Supports, ensuring that Support Plan is meeting family needs.
• Attends conferences, trainings, and presentations as a staff representative
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees