Threshold Program - Community Coach (Evergreen)

The Opportunity

Lesley University’s Threshold Program invites applications for Community Coaches to provide individualized, in-home and community-based skills training to young adults and clients with neurodiverse profiles. Community Coaches support clients in developing greater independence and becoming active participants in their communities. Coaching activities may include, but are not limited to, accessing community activities and resources, socialization, employment-related skills, independent living, and self-care. Community Coaches maintain regular communication with clients, families, and other professionals involved in the client’s natural support system, as appropriate.

Since this is an evergreen position, your materials will remain on file and will be reviewed on an as-needed basis depending on program needs and client availability. By submitting your application, you will be put into consideration for current and future Community Coach opportunities within the Threshold Program. The specific schedule, hours, and client assignment may vary depending on program and client needs. All positions require onsite availability in Cambridge, MA.

About Threshold

Lesley University’s Threshold Program provides educational and support services designed to help young adults with diverse learning profiles develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to navigate college, employment, community life, and other aspects of adulthood. Through individualized support and hands-on learning experiences, the program helps students build meaningful connections and participate more fully in their communities.

Qualities & Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 1–2 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals or in a related support, education, human services, or community-based setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and supportive relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in supporting client needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting young adults with neurodiverse profiles in developing independent living, social, employment, or community participation skills.
• Experience working in an educational, human services, or community-based setting.
• Familiarity with person-centered approaches to supporting individuals with diverse learning and support needs.

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

This pay range reflects the role's responsibilities.