Life Skills Coach II

Job Summary

Are you looking for a meaningful, energizing career where you can make a real difference? As a Life Skills Coach II, you’ll build strong, person-centered relationships with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and support them in building confidence, independence, and lives that feel meaningful to them. This is an exciting opportunity for new graduates, people entering the human services field, and applicants with experience in mentoring, coaching, volunteering, caregiving, or lived/personal experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serving Greater Boston and Metrowest communities, including Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Natick, and Needham, this role offers a strong foundation for a rewarding career. If you are compassionate, dependable, and eager to learn, this could be a great fit for you!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with individuals and their families, focusing on personal growth and empowerment.
• Help individuals set and achieve goals in areas such as independent living, executive functioning, workplace skills, health management, budgeting, social skills, community safety, self-advocacy, coping, and accessing resources.
• Provide direct support through ongoing sessions using creative, evidence-based strategies like collaborative problem-solving, modeling, technology, and visual aids.
• Lead and organize therapeutic groups and social activities tailored to client interests and needs.
• Conduct skills assessments, track progress, and maintain accurate documentation as required by DDS.
• Collaborate regularly with the Director and VP of Autism Services, actively participating in team meetings and case reviews.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, residences, and other providers to ensure comprehensive support.
• Advocate for individuals, recommending additional services when needed.
• Support colleagues by assisting with group sessions, joint activities, and coverage as needed.
• Attend all team meetings and weekly supervision to foster professional growth and teamwork.
• Complete additional duties assigned to support the department’s mission.

Required Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience

• Interest in and commitment to supporting adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to be creative, flexible, and encouraging when helping individuals build new skills
• Comfort working with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members in a respectful and collaborative way
• Ability to stay organized, maintain appointments, and complete documentation in a timely way
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow through supervision and training
• Foundational understanding of ASD, mental health, executive functioning, or behavior support is helpful, but we also welcome candidates who are eager to learn
• Patience, reliability, professionalism, and a good sense of humor
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Education, Counseling, Rehabilitation, or a related field preferred
• New graduates and people entering the human services field are encouraged to apply
• Experience supporting people with ASD, ID/DD, or related needs is valued and may come from paid work, internships, volunteering, caregiving, or personal/lived experience
• Previous experience in mentoring, coaching, teaching, direct support, case management, or community-based work is helpful
• Valid driver’s license required with acceptable driving record and access to a reliable vehicle
• Must be able to pass CORI and fingerprinting background checks
• We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, identities, and life experiences