ASD Treatment Team Coach (24 Hours)

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 29 days

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

403b with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services Inc. seeks Team Coaches to help individuals acquire coping skills for anxiety, build self-advocacy and job readiness, and develop independent living skills in home and community settings.

Role emphasizes person-centered relationships, collaboration with clinicians, and flexible crisis support. Candidates should bring a bachelor’s in human services with ASD/mental health experience; a master's may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field with 5 years’ ASD/mental illness experience.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must relate effectively to staff and handle crisis with stability and flexibility.
• Master’s degree can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with persons served, staff, families and other stakeholders to develop shared understanding of goals.
• Build person-centered, non-judgmental supportive relationships.
• Help individuals acquire coping skills for anxiety and self-monitoring and escalation as needed.
• Assist individuals to increase interest and fluency in social and community activities and develop independent living skills.
• Refer to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, and housing/entitlements support.
• Maintain confidential files and utilize electronic health records; collaborate with treatment team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Crisis management

Multimodal communication (virtual/in‑p

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Master’s Degree considered in lieu of experience

Job description

Job Description: Team Coaches will assist individuals in acquiring coping skills for anxiety, help develop self- advocacy, job readiness skills, awareness of public safety and develop tools for planning and executing functioning skills. They work with individuals served to increase interest and fluency in social and community activities and help them development independent living skills including personal hygiene, home maintenance, activities of daily living and other functional skills as assessed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field with a minimum of five years’ experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder and significant mental illness, required. Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field will be considered in lieu of years of experience. Driver’s license, acceptable driving history and reliable transportation, required. Previous experience in assessment and treatment planning, preferred. Must be able to relate effectively to other staff members, as well as to provide stability and flexibility in crisis situations. Must possess leadership skills, flexibility, time-management, and effective verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to meet with individuals using multiple modalities including virtual, in person (at the person’s home or community setting).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish relationships with persons served, staff, families and other stakeholders to develop shared understanding of person’s goals and dreams. Build person centered non-judgmental supportive relationships with individuals served. Assist individuals to acquire coping skills for anxiety, strategies for self-monitoring and escalation as needed. Assist individuals to increase interest and fluency in social and community activities. Assist individuals in developing self- advocacy, job readiness skills, awareness of public safety and develop tools for planning and executive functioning skills. Refer to community resources such as outpatient counseling and psychiatry. Assist individuals to obtain housing and entitlements. Assist individuals to development of independent living skills including personal hygiene, home maintenance, activities of daily living and other functional skills as assessed. Assist individuals to develop self-awareness of personal strengths and challenges, social skills and to recognize social cues and respond in an expected way across settings. Provide support to individuals regarding medications. Maintain communication with community team members and collaterals including psychiatrists, therapists, day program staff, etc. Consult to program participants and collaterals (staff/family/supporters) in identified supports, interventions & strategies. Develop productive affiliations and partnerships with other community-based providers to enhance the agency’s service delivery network. Attend, facilitate, or participate in trainings and meetings as assigned. Serve as a member of Open Sky Committees and task forces as assigned. Maintain complete and up to date confidential files for each program participant. Effectively utilize and maintain electronic health record. Participate with the clinician in the development of individualized treatment plans, Safety and Cope Ahead Plans with assigned individuals/families as clinically indicated. Participate in treatment planning towards the development of person centered, effective, and achievable treatment goals and objectives. Develop and monitor the progress of SMART objectives in collaboration with each individual served. Develop and facilitate community engagement opportunities and/or co-lead groups as assigned. Participate in the completion of comprehensive assessments & Life Plans with individuals served. Interface with other members of the treatment team including family members, DDS, day supports, professional and allied health providers including the VNA. Support the overall safety of individuals by providing support and resources in the time of crisis including evenings and weekends per on-call rotation. Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: 27.95 - 27.95

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits.

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include

Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!) We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid) Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Thank you for your interest in Open Sky Community Services - Where Your Work Matters!

Open Sky Community Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, brain injury, homelessness and other complex challenges. Open Sky has 1,300 employees, an annual budget of over $100 million and more than 100 programs throughout the region serving more than 8,000 individuals. We support those we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help them see beyond what they thought was possible, to find their open sky.

For more information, please visit www.openskycs.org.