CIS Executive Functioning and Employment Coach

Salem State University; Salem, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem State University seeks an Executive Functioning (EF) Coach for its Community of Inclusive Scholars (CIS) program within MAIPSE. The role provides individualized support to college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in inclusive postsecondary education.

The coach fosters student engagement across academics, social activities, and internships. The position is a 10-month grant-funded role beginning in August, with up to 30 hours per week and two vacancies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations in a postsecondary setting.
• Availability to adapt to flexible schedules based on student needs and campus events.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, inclusive support to CIS students in academics, social, and vocational activities.
• Facilitate engagement, independence, self-advocacy, and transition to employment or further education.

Skills

Intellectual disabilities

Developmental disabilities

Autism spectrum

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Massachusetts Inclusive Post Secondary Education (MAIPSE) is through the MA Office Of Higher Education. It is a grant funded program for students 18-26 years who have had special education services in high school. There are fifteen state-wide initiatives providing access to students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Salem State University’s MAIPSE initiative is the Community of Inclusive Scholars (CIS). Students in the CIS program share the same experiences as their college peers in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, employers/internship sites, and independent living. Students become more independent and actively engaged in creating and living their lives.

The Executive Functioning (EF) Coach plays a vital role in the success of a student participating in the Salem State CIS program. The CIS EF Coach provides individualized, inclusive support to college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder enrolled in inclusive postsecondary education programs at Salem State University. The coach facilitates student engagement in academic, social, and vocational experiences, with the goal of promoting independence, self-advocacy, and successful transition to employment or further education.

Position Details

Please Note: This is a 10 month position beginning in August, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding.

There are two vacancies for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Experience working with Intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and or Austin Spectrum Disorder
• Availability to work flexible hours based on student schedules and campus events

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability and interest in working with neurodiverse students
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate positively

Working Location

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities,which may require occasionalwork on evenings and weekends.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.