Easterseals Massachusetts

Customer Support

• Develop action plans each semester that addresses each student’s goals as they relate to their transition into college
• Provide 1:1 coaching to develop and support concrete goals in areas of higher education and independent living to meet each student's unique needs and encourage independence in all phases of the student’s program
• Support the student with executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, scheduling, etc.
• Identify potential barriers and problem-solve around them with students and college staff
• Create a supportive environment between the college and the student
• Advocate for the student by identifying their needs and explain them to college staff
• Maintain ongoing documentation related to monitoring and evaluating client progress on goals
• Communication with referring agencies and program manager including monthly notes, weekly check-ins, and identifying and problem-solving challenges with clients
• Ability to meet expectations, standards, and protocols of work sites and referring agencies
• Assist students with navigating online learning platforms including, but not limited to Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle
• Help students understand the current college culture and expectations

College Student Support Specialist

• Develop action plans each semester that addresses each student’s goals as they relate to their transition into college
• Provide 1:1 coaching to develop and support concrete goals in areas of higher education and independent living to meet each student's unique needs and encourage independence in all phases of the student’s program
• Support the student with executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, scheduling, etc.
• Identify potential barriers and problem-solve around them with students and college staff
• Create a supportive environment between the college and the student
• Advocate for the student by identifying their needs and explain them to college staff
• Maintain ongoing documentation related to monitoring and evaluating client progress on goals
• Communication with referring agencies and program manager including monthly notes, weekly check-ins, and identifying and problem-solving challenges with clients
• Assist students with navigating online learning platforms including, but not limited to Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle
• Help students understand the current college culture and expectations