Community Coach

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and has recently expanded across the state. We were recognized by The Boston Globe as the 10th Best Employer in Massachusetts and are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has been committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive behavioral health care—and we're looking for an experienced Community Coach for the Thrive Intensive Community Wraparound Supports Program.

The Community Coach for Thrive Intensive Community Wraparound Supports Program provides high-quality services to individuals served by BHN. These services are part of a plan designed by the Thrive clinical team.

• Provides 1:1 direct services to enrolled individuals to teach coping skills, self-advocacy, job readiness skills, and public safety.
• Works with individuals to increase interest and skills related to social and community activities and helps them develop independent living skills including personal hygiene, home maintenance, activities of daily living, and other functional skills as assessed.
• Implements behavior plans prepared and maintained by the supervising behavioral professional (Positive Behavior Supports Clinician).
• Actively models implementation of strategies for the parent/caregiver of the enrolled individual.
• Monitors plan implementation and reports to the team on its progress.
• Maintains contact with other service providers regarding the individual’s progress as needed.
• Participates in meetings for enrolled individuals and works with other providers to support the services' goals as needed.
• Provides daily documentation of their interactions with the individual served specific to the goal area(s) and all contacts with other providers.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
• Career Growth Opportunities – One-third of our positions are filled through internal promotions
• Mission-Driven Work – Make a direct impact in the lives of individuals in recovery
• Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and serious mental illness (SMI) (required).
• Knowledge of behavior analysis, behavior planning, and implementation of behavior plans is preferred. Must be willing to be trained as a Registered Behavior Technician.
• Valid driver’s license with a verified clean driving record required and reliable vehicle available for all working hours.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to work with client populations from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

$22.00-$30.80 per hour

If you’re ready to take on this leadership role and make an impact in recovery services, we’d love to hear from you! Click "Apply for Job" below or visit "(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)." to apply today.

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.