College Navigator - Northeast Arc

Northeast Arc is an exciting place to work with excellent career opportunities! We have flexible hours and geographic areas, a passionate and supportive team, and great pay! Come join a company that supports over 9,000 families throughout Massachusetts!

We are currently looking for a Per Diem College Navigator. Positions available in the Central Middlesex area, specifically Wilmington.

Job Summary: Assists individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder navigate the college experience. Act as a knowledge expert regarding college campuses and available services, and assist the client with accessing accommodations, organizational and study skills, and accessing opportunities for socialization. Collaborates with other service providers as needed and submits weekly documentation of progress. Services may be in person and remote, as needed.

Duties:

• Provides clinical oversight of caseload using individualized supports to individuals with autism spectrum disorders for the purpose of fostering community inclusion, community building, personal independence and decreasing challenges or behaviors within the home, work, school or other community setting.
• Collaborates, as appropriate, with other providers and natural supports of families and individuals served.
• Creates a schedule of appointments and meetings, as determined by the ISP, with the individual that focus on the outlined goals.
• Submits weekly documentation on goal progress and maintains a log of contact/outreach as needed/ determined by the ISP/contract.
• Assists the individual to interpret and respond appropriately to social cues and other situations encountered in the community milieu.
• Teaches specific skills and behaviors, in accordance with the goals, objectives and strategies identified in the individual’s plan.
• Completes all other necessary paperwork (time sheets, mileage sheets, incident reports) in a timely manner and submits in accordance with agency policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health diagnoses.
• Desire to help those who struggle with social pragmatics develop and maintain social-emotional competence and confidence.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Work Environment: In-home and community-based environments, including college campuses. Ability to travel for work-related events.

Schedule: 2-6 hours per week. Work hours are determined by individual needs and agreement (Flexible with candidates’ availability).

Pay: $25-$28 per hour