LifeNet Support Partner

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity•Framingham, MA

9d•$25 - $26

About The Position

The LifeNet Support Partner is a member of AANE’s LifeNet Clinical Case Management and Independent Living Support department for autistic adults. The role works with clients in individual and group settings to support activities aligned with their independent living priorities and LifeNet Support Plans. Support Partners collaborate closely with Clinical Case Managers, who oversee work with shared clients, and report directly to a leadership team member: the Program Director, Clinical Director, or Associate Director. Following orientation and training, the position includes ongoing professional development and individual and group supervision. The position involves scheduled in-person visits in clients’ homes and communities, typically within about 60 minutes of AANE’s Watertown office. Visits are typically up to two hours, and travel time is compensated or reimbursed in accordance with policy. The role also includes virtual meetings, small-group events, case documentation, and communication with clients, colleagues, and community members. AANE is a nonprofit human service organization supporting autistic adults and other neurodiverse individuals in building meaningful, connected lives through information, education, community, support, and advocacy.

Requirements

Professional experience providing in-person support to neurodiverse adults, or equivalent or transferable professional, personal, and/or academic experience in human services contexts.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle.
Ability to commute daily to multiple client homes within approximately a one-hour radius of AANE’s Watertown, Massachusetts office.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to exercise patience, persistence, flexibility, and problem-solving while working independently and with colleagues and clients.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team and ask for help when needed.
Ability to learn and use new technologies and applications, including Zoom, Google Suite, and Microsoft Word.
Agreement to state and federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Openness and ability to engage with LifeNet adults in conversations or activities involving a broad range of interests, including music, theater, dance, art, anime, comic books, animals, nature, sports, science, computers, history, mass transit, aviation, travel, television, movies, and games.

Responsibilities

Travel to and conduct scheduled in-person home- and community-based visits with assigned LifeNet adults, carrying out activities aligned with each adult’s LifeNet Support Plan.
Work with Clinical Case Managers to implement strengths-based support plans addressing independent living activities such as home organization, housekeeping, meal preparation, nutrition, food safety, healthcare appointments, medication reminders, finances, social engagement, recreation, exercise, personal care, shopping, errands, travel, and transportation.
Build professional, trusting relationships with LifeNet adults while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Observe clients’ health and living environments, note changes, and communicate relevant issues to the respective Clinical Case Manager.
Participate in scheduled and ad hoc virtual meetings with colleagues, working from a home office or AANE’s Watertown office.
Initiate and complete virtual support meetings with clients when indicated.
Organize and facilitate in-person or virtual small-group social and recreational events to encourage social engagement and peer relationships.
Track time, mileage, and case notes in the secure LifeNet case management system.
Maintain an accurate Google Calendar for work commitments.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues, clients, and community members in person and through Zoom, Google video calls, work email, text messages, and voice calls.
Perform additional assigned duties, which may include researching resources, organizing client data, making phone calls, planning events, and drafting guidance using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Excel.