The Steps to Independence (Saugus location) is a community focused day program designed to support people with building the necessary work and life skills to become productive members of their local communities. This program is located at the Square One Mall to ensure full community inclusion.

Job Summary: Provides supervision, opportunities, and skill development to persons served by the Northeast Arc in their community-based day and work supports program. Completes daily transportation runs for assigned individuals.

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and determines program participants’ interests develops individual skills.
• Provides oversight to assigned caseload by attending scheduled meetings, maintaining regular and professional contact with the participant’s team, completing all required documentation, and ensuring the participant’s progress in program as determined by his or her goals.
• Completes all necessary assessments and required paperwork.
• Develops and facilitates meaningful activities for program participants within the program and community.
• Makes sound clinical decisions and appropriate interventions but seeks assistance from a supervisor when necessary.
• Serves as a role model and assists in developing interactive skills.
• Provides transportation for individuals to and from program as well as for community activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in psychology, human services, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities is preferred, but we’re willing to train someone with the desire to learn!
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Effective communicator in both person and writing.
• Team player, flexible, and able to adapt to a changing schedule.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation needed.

Pay$20.00/hr. M-F 8am - 4pm

The Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services that help people with disabilities become full participants in the community; choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize and play. We were founded in 1954 by courageous and determined parents who wanted to ensure that their children and others with disabilities will always have every opportunity to thrive in the community. Come join one of Massachusetts' most established, innovative, and passionate organizations!
Our day services programs are expanding and we’re looking for a full time Program Case Manager to join our team as we open a new program in Saugus, MA!