Autism Coach: Empowerment & Community Inclusion

Ne Arc; Lowell (MA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

EAP & Mental Health

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Northeast Arc is seeking Autism Coaches to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder develop goals for the future and practical ways to achieve them in community settings.

As an Autism Coach in Lowell and surrounding areas, you will work one-on-one to support independence and implement GPS program plans while ensuring documentation and compliance. The role requires driving, background checks, and a passion for empowering clients.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Comfort working in home or community-based environments.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to stand for 80% of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Successful background checks required.

Aufgaben

• Provide individualized supports to clients to foster community inclusion, building independence.
• Teach skills and behaviors per the plan, including executive functioning and boundaries.
• Communicate with supervisor regularly about progress, challenges, and goals.
• Submit time sheets and incident reports according to policies and timelines.
• Use personal vehicle to transport clients to activities when applicable.
• Complete mandated reporting as required by state laws.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Team-building

Reliable transportation

Background checks

Ability to stand

Ability to lift

Valid driver’s license

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Master’s degree in a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Northeast Arc is seeking Autism Coaches to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder develop goals for the future and practical ways to achieve them in community settings.

As an Autism Coach in Lowell and surrounding areas, you will work one-on-one to support independence and implement GPS program plans while ensuring documentation and compliance. The role requires driving, background checks, and a passion for empowering clients.