College Navigator for Autism Support (Per Diem)

Ne Arc; Beverly, Northern (MA, KY); Híbrido; USD 32.000 - 43.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Northeast Arc in Lawrence, MA, is seeking a compassionate College Navigator to provide dedicated 1:1 support to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders as they transition to and navigate college life. This per diem role offers flexible 2–3 hours per week in a college setting and broader community involvement toward personal goals.

Responsibilities include clinical oversight, goal setting, and collaboration with families and providers.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required (e.g., social work, speech therapy, education, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or psychology)
• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health diagnoses
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills for working with participants, coworkers, and client families
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to meet deadlines for reports, mileage, and progress notes
• Desire to help individuals who struggle with social pragmatics develop and maintain social-emotional competence and confidence
• Valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and applicable insurance for transportation to community activities
• Ability to stand for 80% of the workday and lift up to 40 pounds
• Must possess current First Aid/CPR certification
• Willingness to follow Universal Precautions at all times
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
• Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment

Responsabilidades

• Provides individualized clinical oversight of caseload to foster community inclusion, personal independence, and address challenges or behaviors within home, school, work, or other community settings
• Assists individuals in interpreting and responding appropriately to social cues and situations encountered in the community
• Teaches specific skills and behaviors in accordance with goals, objectives, and strategies identified in the individual's plan
• Participates in ISPs and progress meetings to support the individual in goal selection
• Collaborates with other providers, natural supports, families, and individuals served as appropriate
• Submits weekly documentation on goal progress and maintains a log of contact and outreach as determined by the ISP and contract
• Uses personal vehicle, when applicable, to transport individuals to goal-related community activities
• Provides mandated reporting consistent with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Sections 51A-51G

Conocimientos

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving

Team-building skills

Valid driver's license

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Northeast Arc in Lawrence, MA, is seeking a compassionate College Navigator to provide dedicated 1:1 support to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders as they transition to and navigate college life. This per diem role offers flexible 2–3 hours per week in a college setting and broader community involvement toward personal goals.

Responsibilities include clinical oversight, goal setting, and collaboration with families and providers.