Waiver Program Coordinator Fall River

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Description

MassAbility is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Waiver Program Coordinator.

The selected candidate is responsible for needs assessment, service plan development, service authorization activities, and implementation and monitoring of individualized service plans (ISP) for Acquired Brain Injury Non-Residential waiver (ABI-N) and Money Follows the Person - Community Living Waiver (MFP-CL) enrollees/participants statewide, as well as for MFP Demonstration participants.

Waiver Program Coordinator engage in outreach as assigned to ensure that potential applicants are aware of the waivers and supported in the application process.

For each assigned enrollee/participant, the Waiver Program Coordinator coordinates an interdisciplinary team that includes the individual, his/her guardian, if any, relevant waiver service participant waiver service providers, other persons as chosen by the enrollee/participant and other appropriate professionals to develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) utilizing a person-centered planning process.

The planning process will determine what ABI-N and MFP-CL waiver services and supports are needed to support the waiver participant to live safely in the community, which are delineated and authorized in the ISP portion of the Person-Centered Plan (PCP).

At MassAbility, we are driven by a fundamental belief that we are all different but connected – individuals who share a common purpose and who bring our own talents, ingenuity, and perspective to achieve our vision.

That belief puts diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of everything we do.

We are keenly aware of the barriers that many of us face as we strive to live life on our own terms.

That’s why, as a community, we are committed to always being part of the solution.

This work is essential to who we are as an organization.

Together, we are making a better state possible for everyone.

As a team member, you’ll join an agency that values a learning and participatory performance culture with an emphasis on high-performance teams, individual contribution/impact, and engagement in activities to promote and support programs, divisions, and the overall agency vision and mission.

Please note: Applicants will need access to reliable transportation as statewide travel is necessary to the performance of this position regardless of location.

Travel is expected in order to cover caseload assignments.

This position is based in Fall River.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

About MassAbility 

MassAbility provides services that break down barriers and empower people with disabilities to live life on their own terms.

Our programs focus on vocational rehabilitation, community living, and disability determination for federal benefit programs.

We are change agents and community builders.

And we put the people we serve at the heart of everything we do.

We envision a Commonwealth that is open to all, where everyone can seize their true potential and contribute fully to our communities and the world.

Together with stakeholders, partners, and allies, MassAbility collaborates, problem-solves, and innovates to bring about a better Massachusetts for everyone—one that is truly equitable, accessible, and inclusive.

For more information about our agency and programs, visit: 

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check (CORI) will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.

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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.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1 (800) 510-4122, Ext.

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Please upload both a Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying for the Waiver Program Coordinator – Fall River requisition.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I.

A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.*

II.

A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*

III.

A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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.

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