Adult Program Direct Support Coach

CAPS Collaborative • Leominster, MA

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About The Position

CAPS Collaborative is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Direct Support Coach to join its Momentum team. This new program is contracted through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and supports adults with intellectual disabilities. The role provides coaching that empowers Momentum members to pursue personal goals, develop independence, and build meaningful community connections. The coach facilitates structured, supervised activities that promote engagement in meaningful and purposeful activities based on individual preferences and needs. The position also supports vocational skill-building at the facility and at community-based job sites while promoting dignity and inclusion. The coach must be willing to drive members to scheduled activities, volunteer sites, and jobs in a CAPS Collaborative van. The role is full-time, 7 hours per day.

Requirements

• Compassionate, motivated, and dependable.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to drive members in a CAPS Collaborative van.
• Ability to obtain or maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to obtain or maintain MAP certification.

Responsibilities

• Coach Momentum members in pursuing personal goals and developing greater independence.
• Support members in building meaningful connections within their communities.
• Facilitate structured, supervised activities that reflect individual preferences and needs.
• Support vocational skill-building at the facility and at community-based job sites.
• Promote dignity and inclusion.
• Drive members to scheduled activities, volunteer sites, and jobs in a CAPS Collaborative van.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed