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Get Rich in Human Services – Autism Support Broker

Join our team as an Autism Support Broker at Lifeworks and work as part of the Lifeworks Autism Support Center (ASC) to provide quality supports to individuals diagnosed with Autism and their families.

If you are an adaptable, creative and caring person who enjoys working as part of a team helping individuals and their families, then we’d like to talk with you about joining a group of dedicated professionals who do just that. Receive a signing bonus shortly after joining the team!

As an Autism Support Broker here at Lifeworks, you will focus on providing case management for families eligible for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Children’s Autism Waiver Program. Assist the ASC in providing informational resources and community-based activities for families we serve. Previous experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate and maintain contact with each family in the caseload, assessing needs

and ensuring follow-through on program requirements.

• Plan, coordinate and help manage the delivery of in-home behavioral services,

purchase of goods and other essential services.

• Maintain open lines of communication with DDS Clinical Managers.
• Develop the individual's person-centered Autism Support Plan and Plan of Care
• Enter and maintain data in a designated consumer database.
• Coordinate monthly meetings with each family on the caseload.
• Report any incidents in a DDS-designated incident management reporting

system.

• Assist family in hiring, scheduling and paying support workers, respite care

and goods & services.

• Maintain necessary records documenting work performed: travel, mileage,

contacts made, and a database of individuals served.

• Assist the Director and staff of the ASC in the planning, development,

coordination, management of services and supports to families.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of individuals and

facilitate programs.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Occasional travel in the Newton/South Norfolk & Metro-Boston area.

Lifeworks provides a competitive salary for the Autism Support Broker and an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• Excellent Salary
• $2,000 Staff Retention Bonus, payable after 4 & 6 months of employment
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire
• Dental, Vision and Short-Term disability insurance is available
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Need to reduce your student loan debt? Lifeworks, Inc. is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of the PSLF program.Dental Plan by Delta Dental

Education and Experience

• BA/BS required
• Experience working with children diagnosed with autism and their families.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate, advocate for and educate

families.

• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement, tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively under multiple deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of PC and/or Mac computers and software.
• Knowledge of current topics related to individuals with autism.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,200 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westwood, MA 02090: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westwood, MA 02090: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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