Skillbuilders Job Coach

What You’ll Do

The Job Coach – Skillbuilders is responsible for coordinating and implementing community‑based recreational activities and vocational exploration opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. The Coach will use a variety of settings to assist individuals in furthering skills such as socialization, relationship building, communication, and self‑advocacy. The position often involves working independently in community settings with multiple individuals and requires good judgment to intervene and respond to incidents and emergency situations.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Generous time‑off package
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans
• 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching
• Long‑term disability benefits; paid life insurance
• Advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, and several more benefit options
• And more!

Job Coach – Skillbuilders

Department:
Vocational Services

Full‑Time

Location:

Chicopee, MA

Schedule:

M‑F, 8a‑4p

Pay: $19/hr

• Provide 1:1 services with a client.
• Model treatment interventions established by an individual's treatment team as documented in the Individual Service Plan.
• Provide specific interventions in the vocational and community settings as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Develop progress notes describing each individual's contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and other professionals including participation in treatment planning meetings.
• Participate with and monitor the activities of work crews engaged in various vocational exploration opportunities.
• Supervise and participate in events alongside program participants.
• Access or develop evidence‑based curriculum to utilize in facilitating regular educational training opportunities for program participants.
• Provide transportation to individuals in the program.
• Collaborate with staff and clinicians to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.
• Conduct needs assessments to ascertain physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
• Determine individual interests and expectations regarding leisure time.
• Oversee the use of available daily activity funds.
• Develop an activities program that is sufficiently diverse and sensitive to our participants’ needs.
• Coordinate the availability of needed supplies for all activities.
• Compile periodic reports that outline successes, constraints, and the way forward.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by program management.

• Previous experience in human services or education.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s Degree Preferred).

• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Meaningful, mission‑based work.
• Comprehensive benefits and training.

Service Net is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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