In-Home & Community Support Coach for Adults

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Massachusetts seeks a Community Support Coach to provide in-home and community support for adults with developmental disabilities. You will help individuals work toward independence, self-determination, and personal goals.

This flexible, creative role focuses on skill building in areas like communication, social and recreation, ADL, and safety, with periodic progress notes and collaboration with families and DDS providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and community skills.
• Proficient technology skills for documentation, communicating, and clocking in/out.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to stand for periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for individuals in their home and/or within the community.
• Works on goals and skills acquisition with the individual in areas such as communication, social and recreation, ADL, safety skills while promoting independence, self-determination, and self-advocacy
• Maintains regular communication with families, Program Director and other professionals involved with the family, when appropriate.
• Works with families regarding intervention techniques if applicable.
• Assists individuals and families in accessing resources that might be beneficial.
• Respects human and legal rights of individuals served.
• Completes all necessary paperwork such as progress notes, incident reports, time sheets and required DDS progress reports throughout the year.
• Attends all annual mandatory trainings required by the program as well as Northeast Arc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Community skills

Technology skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Stand for periods of time

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred

Job description

Northeast Arc in Massachusetts seeks a Community Support Coach to provide in-home and community support for adults with developmental disabilities. You will help individuals work toward independence, self-determination, and personal goals.

This flexible, creative role focuses on skill building in areas like communication, social and recreation, ADL, and safety, with periodic progress notes and collaboration with families and DDS providers.