COACHES HIRED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE WORKING WITH CLIENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS LOCATIONS IN THEIR LOCAL AREA.
Position Description: Are you looking for a part-time job with flexible hours and wonderful clients? Do you want to help empower Autistic adults to increase their independence and succeed in life? As a Life Management Assistance Program (LifeMAP) coach, you will provide practical assistance to Autistic adults. Our clients are bright and interesting people who may need assistance in one or more areas of independent living, interpersonal skills, community integration, education, and employment. Coaching takes place one-on-one and is highly individualized, with a focus on identifying and progressively overcoming the specific barriers that stand in the way of each client’s success.
Hours are flexible and can be built around your schedule. You may choose to work with anywhere from 5 to 15 clients, or 5-15 hours of active coaching per week. In addition, newly hired coaches participate in a comprehensive initial training, receive ongoing supervision in person and via video conferencing, and telephone and email support. This position offers an hourly wage of $45–$65, commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide intensive, individualized coaching to Autistic adults or those with related conditions
Meet with clients in their homes, their communities, or the AANE main office
Create goal-specific contracts to guide the work being done
Administer pre-tests to determine baseline skills
Re-evaluate at regular intervals to assess clients’ progress
Administer post-tests at completion of work agreed upon in the contract
Record the status/progress of clients’ tasks regularly
Help clients expand their support networks
Participate in the quarterly supervisory process
Regularly communicate with LifeMAP’s clinical team.
Work Experience Requirements:
Previous experience in a coaching or mentoring role preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of clients, their families, and other service providers
Basic computer/internet user skills required
An understanding of the career development process is required
Education / Personal Requirements:
A Master’s Degree in a related field is required.
Deep knowledge of Autism or related profiles in adults, with the desire to learn more (life experience is a bonus)
Flexibility
Patience
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Commitment to AANE’s mission and values
Able to meet with clients in person and virtually
Application components required:
Cover letter
Resume
Copy of your highest degree
Contact information for three professional references
To apply, email the application components to: [email protected]
