Adult Autism Support Specialist (873)

Lifeworks; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching up to 3%

Staff Retention Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lifeworks, a nonprofit serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is hiring a full-time Adult Autism Support Specialist to work with individuals with ID/DD in Westwood, MA.

You will develop and facilitate activities at our center and in the community, assist with benefits applications, and help coordinate workshops, outreach, and partnerships across the Newton/South Norfolk and Metro-Boston area.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience with individuals with ID/DD is required.
• Must pass fingerprint, CORI, DPPC and driving background checks.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize and facilitate activities and programs at the center and in the community.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Meet referrals to assist with benefits applications and resources.
• Facilitate workshops and trainings on ASD topics.
• Develop outreach materials, newsletters and community offerings.
• Build community collaborations and partnerships to benefit participants.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Multitask and prioritize with attention to detail.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Adult Autism Support Specialist

Job ID: 873

Location: Westwood MA

Shift: M-Th 8:30-4:30, F 8-4 (occasional evenings)

Salary: $53,587

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

Lifeworks is hiring a full time Autism Support Specialist to work with Individuals with ID/DD. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. We're searching for an enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, and a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Essential Duties

• Help develop, organize and facilitate activities and programs, both at our center and in the community.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (occasional nights & weekends) to meet the needs of individuals and facilitate programs.
• Meet with new and existing referrals to assist with benefits applications and informational resources.
• Assist in the facilitation of workshops & trainings on topics pertinent to the ASD population.
• Develop material and outreach efforts, including newsletters, community offerings and current research.
• Help form community collaborations and partnerships that benefit those we serve.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Occasional travel throughout the Newton/South Norfolk & Metro-Boston area.

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• A Bachelor's degree
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Benefits Package That Includes

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year**
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.