Family Resource Specialist

Location: Danvers, MA

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Target Salary: $25.00 - $26.00 hourly Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual\'s experience, education, and internal equity.

Job Summary: At Northeast Arc, our mission is to help people with disabilities become full participants in their communities, choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize, and play. The Family Resource Specialist plays a meaningful role in bringing that mission to life every day. This is a full-time position split between two programs within the Family Services Division: the Family Resource Center (FRC) and the Guided Personal Supports (GPS) program. In this role, you will participate in the delivery of family support services, assist families in the process of identifying and accessing the supports necessary to alleviate stress and promote their health and well-being, and provide in-home and community support for adults with developmental disabilities. If you are someone who is passionate about supporting families and individuals with disabilities and thrives in a dynamic, community-focused environment, this role offers an opportunity to make a real difference.

Qualifications: Bachelor\'s Degree in a related field. 1 to 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, preferred. Knowledge of community-based services is required. Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complete multiple complex projects or tasks simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly detail-oriented and able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize work effectively with minimal supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point; knowledge of databases preferred. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Ability to safely access community settings. Valid driver\'s license, reliable transportation, and an clear motor vehicle record required. Ability to attend off-site meetings and events; light physical activity required. Sitting at a desk approximately 50% of the day; standing and walking the remaining 50% of the workday. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Attendance at all annual mandatory trainings required by the program as well as Northeast Arc. Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment.

About Us: Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life, and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it\'s the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Keywords: Family Resource Specialist, Family Support Services, Developmental Disabilities, DDS, Guided Personal Supports, GPS, Case Management, Community Services, Human Services, Northeast Arc