[Hiring] ASD Peer Support Specialist @Open Sky Community Services
Role Description The DD Division is committed to helping people maintain their independence in the community – to live a life that isn’t defined by their ASD diagnosis. We meet individuals where they are at; in settings and spaces where they feel safe and comfortable. The ASD Clinical Services Team is a group of human services professionals that provides treatment of adults with an ASD diagnosis. The goal of the program is to work collaboratively with individuals in developing skills that allow them to live independently and successfully in the community. This program is funded by the Department of Developmental Services. ASD Peer Support Specialists have personal experience living with ASD and are able to use their own experiences to support others who are diagnosed with ASD in identifying and engaging with supports, resources, and communities that align with their vision for their life. This position requires additional training, support, and supervision specific to providing peer support services in alignment with a code of ethics.
- Assist peers in using identified strengths and interests to develop, implement, and monitor interventions and personal goals.
- Assist peers in identifying individual strengths and interests.
- Conduct both 1:1 and group activities geared toward increasing people’s readiness to engage in their local community and/or beneficial services.
- Facilitate and encourage the development of valued community roles, including group memberships, employment, or volunteer experiences.
- Support the development and maintenance of key skills, including stress management, advocacy, decision making, and goal planning.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and acceptable driving record.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
- Personal living experience with ASD.
Benefits
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities.
- We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
- And more!
Company Description
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!