Location: In-home and community-based environments in Danvers, MA

Schedule: Flexible scheduling required; frequent evening and weekend availability needed

Target Salary: $20-25 per hour

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.

Job Summary

At Northeast Arc, our mission is to help people with disabilities become full participants in the community, choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize, and play. As a Life Coach (Agency with Choice) within our Family Services division, you will play a meaningful role in bringing that mission to life. Working one-on-one with individuals in community and home-based settings, you will provide personalized support designed to foster independence, build community connections, and help individuals work toward their personal goals. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about empowering others, comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized supports to clients for the purpose of fostering community inclusion, community building, and independence
• Assist clients with goal development, including long and short-term goals, and develop strategies for success
• Participate in ISP/LifePlan/progress meetings to support the individual in goal selection
• Create a schedule of appointments and meetings, as determined by the LifePlan/ISP and contract, that focus on the individual's outlined goals
• Assist individuals to interpret and respond appropriately to social cues and other situations encountered in the community
• Teach specific skills and behaviors, such as executive functioning skills and appropriate relational boundaries, in accordance with the goals, objectives, and strategies identified in the individual's plan
• Submit weekly documentation to the program coordinator on goal progress and maintain a log of contact and outreach in progress notes
• Provide mandated reporting consistent with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Sections 51A-51G

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree preferred
• Experience: Five or more years of experience working with individuals with serious mental health issues and Autism, as well as a demonstrated working knowledge and background in developmental disabilities
• Licensure: Preferred Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Counselor
• Skills and Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills for working with participants, coworkers, and client families; desire to help those who struggle with social pragmatics develop and maintain social-emotional competence and confidence; strong problem-solving skills; ability to adhere to deadlines for reports and progress notes; ability to maintain the rules of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
• Driving Requirements: Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required for transporting individuals to goal-related community activities, where applicable
• Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for 80% of the workday and lift up to 40 pounds; ability to travel for work-related events
• Training/Certifications: Must adhere to Universal Precautions at all times
• Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment

Benefits & Perks

At Northeast Arc, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and growth. It's our goal as an employer to provide an enriching and supportive environment for our employees and their families.

With that goal in mind, we are proud to offer the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for employees working an average of 30 hours per week)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Group Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance options and discount programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with limited company match
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Hub
• Ongoing professional development (trainings, conferences, CEUs, and more)
• eAcademy online learning platform
• Mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
• Additional perks including employee discounts and more

About Us

Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life, and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Keywords: Life Coach, Agency with Choice, Community Inclusion, Developmental Disabilities, Family Services