Program Coordinator

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Job Description - Program Coordinator I (260001JQ)

The Department of Developmental Services is seeking an organized, detail-oriented candidate for the position of Program Coordinator I (PC I), based out of our Greater Boston Area Office in Hyde Park. This role functions as part of our contracts department and helps to oversee family support and area of assignments.

The duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following.

• Writing authorizations and tracking utilization.
• Tracking residential referrals for the Area Office, working with Program Coordinators from other Area Offices as needed to confirm funding and complete authorizations.
• Monitoring supplies and ordering as necessary.
• Helping around the office as needed, including covering phones, assisting with mailings, etc.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have at least (A) two 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:

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

• Some knowledge of financial systems.
• Experience using computers.
• Experience creating and maintaining spreadsheets in Excel.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency responsible for creating 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.

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.

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

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…