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Clinical Coordinator – Lexington, MA Are you looking for a clinical position that makes a difference? Are you compassionate, caring and dedicated? Do you seek a deeper connection with the people you help? Join the Cooperative for Human Services to support adults with disabilities. We believe great care begins by taking care of our employees, so we’ll reward you with competitive pay and exceptional benefits, paid training, continuous educational and development opportunities, and our unique culture of support. Act as an advocate for our individuals as you provide clinical services and supports consistent with the organization’s philosophy, approach and clinical practices to supporting adults with intellectual, cognitive and other developmental disabilities in a community setting. Working in collaboration with all members of the clinical team, employees and management, achieve positive clinical outcomes by providing ongoing clinical assessment and review of service needs. Providing practical training to CHS employees will be crucial to your success as you work to create person-centered, supportive learning environments that safeguard and enhance the lives of the people we serve. As a critical part of the clinical team, you will participate in coordinating the organization’s intake process for new referrals and support existing individuals we serve. Responsibilities include assessment of the current clinical needs, development of proactive practical engagement & intervention strategies, the creation of formal clinical plans and the evaluation of effectiveness. Clinical services are provided throughout the continuum of residential services and supports. The intake process is important but only the first step in our clinical process. Reviewing intake information/documents, assessing for appropriateness of placement, developing a transition plan for each person coming into our services and ensuring successful transitions into our services/programs will be part of the process you will follow. Once in our services, you will continue to provide ongoing clinical support, observation, coaching/direct hands on assessment, intervention strategies (for both family members and other paid supporters) and regular home/community based visits to ensure successful programs/services. Data is important to the work we do and you will be accountable for collecting, reviewing, analyzing and ensuring the efficacy of the clinical strategies and interventions. You will revise and modify as necessary to ensure positive outcomes for the individuals served, while maintaining compliance with the current DDS regulations. Written reports, statistical and narrative data will be expected on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis to support program evaluation measures. An understanding of compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures of CHS, DDS regulatory requirements, & QUEST Standards is required. A Master’s Degree in related field, at least 5 years of relevant clinical experience and previous experience directly supporting people with developmental disabilities is essential. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team and knowledge of DDS systems to effectively meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities is preferred. ABA Certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Interested and qualified candidates, please send cover letter expressing why you’d be the best candidate for this unique opportunity, along with a current resume, to: hrdept@cooperativeforhs.org.