Life Coach (Agency with Choice)

Northeast Arc•Danvers, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master's degree preferred
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
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
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required for transporting individuals to goal-related community activities, where applicable
Must be able to stand for 80% of the workday and lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to travel for work-related events
Must adhere to Universal Precautions at all times
Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Preferred Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Counselor

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

Benefits

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