Clinical Coordinator

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Job Description - Clinical Coordinator (260004II) The Newton South Norfolk Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Clinical Coordinator. The area office is located in Walpole and covers 16 cities and towns; serving over 2,200 adults and children with developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are over 30 different providers contracted with the Newton South Norfolk Area Office. The Clinical Coordinator will facilitate and mediate multi-disciplinary meetings comprised of various invested stakeholders which may include families, agencies, hospitals, forensic teams, Service Coordinators, and other involved parties. They will be the liaison for community support agencies involved in crisis management. They will consult with clinicians and Service Coordinators regarding behavior plans and Positive Behavioral Supports, and participate in area office Risk meetings. Other duties include but are not limited to the list below. Duties and Responsibilities Act as the Liaison for the Family Support agencies, including conducting semi-annual quality review and expenditure audits. Act as the Liaison for the BTS clinic through Riverside Community Services. They will also be the Liaison for the Metro Clinical services including OT/PT, First Team, O&M. Work with the Area Office Nurse and BCBA. They will assist with the oversight of when people are in hospitals and admitted for short term rehabilitation facilities. The Clinical Coordinator is a part of the Senior Staff at the Area Office; as a result, they are part of the MASSCAP team and are responsible for clinical assessments as they relate to risk and placement planning. Act as the Liaison for other state agencies that provide clinical services – Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health, and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Shift and Schedule This is a Full-time, 37.5 hour position. Shift: 8:45 am – 5:00 pm. Days Off: Saturday and Sunday. Flexibility required to meet the needs of the Area Office. About the Department of Developmental Services The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create 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 and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government. Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least either (A) three years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration with major duties that 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. Compensation and Benefits Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with the 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. Employee benefits include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Equal Opportunity An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Contact For questions regarding this requisition, contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io Ext. #4. General Information Primary Location: 125 West Street, Walpole, Massachusetts 01901, United States Job: Administrative Services Agency: Department of Developmental Services Schedule: Full‑time Shift: Day Job Posting: Jul2,2026 Number of Openings: 1 Salary: $72,172.36–$104,315.38Yearly Bargaining Unit: 06‑NAGE – Professional Admin. Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes Reasonable Accommodation available. Contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: ChristinaHyppolite, View email address on click.appcast.io – View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr