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If you’re looking for a rewarding position with a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit, collaborative organization with opportunities for growth, please consider joining the LIFE team.

We invite you to check out our current open positions listed below to share your skills and expertise.

Please note, this page is updated frequently with new opportunities.

LIFE is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions or privileges of employment due to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law. LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our workforce.

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Please use our online application to start an exciting career at LIFE.


Living Independently Forever Inc.

Attention: Human Resource Director
550 Lincoln Road Ext.
Hyannis, MA 02601
Email: [email protected]

Open Positions

Case Manager/LIFE Coach (Hyannis South Street)

  • $1,000 Sign-on Bonus ($500 at 3 months)
  • $500 at 6 months (Must maintain trainings and average 20 hours weekly.)
  • Starting at $18.00 per hour, full or part-time position.

LIFE Cape Cod is expanding with a new community on South Street in Hyannis. We are seeking three full-time Case & Money Manager (aka LIFE Coach), or part-time if this works for you, to assist the individuals we will support in fulfilling their independent potential by assisting them in managing their daily life skills (activities in the community, household management, menu planning & shopping, meal preparation, personal presentation and hygiene, appropriate behavioral and social skills, routine fitness, transportation needs, medical appointments, money management and access to recreational entertainment, etc.).

Qualifications: PATIENCE, KINDNESS and DEPENDABILITY and the ability to support these wonderful individuals to have productive and happy lives, lived as independently as possible!!!

Relevant experience and/or education with our population is required. (Professional, personal, or volunteer)

To meet the needs of this unique community, the hours needed are:

  • 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday-Friday
  • 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturdays

Flexibility in exact hours worked is available–but the needed vacancies are above.

Experience and/or education with our population is needed (professional, personal, or volunteer).

Your Skills:

  • Must have good organizational and computer skills.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and good computer skills.
  • Must be a team player with the ability to work with the entire team to the benefit of our clients.
  • Be creative in your approach to each individuals specific needs.
  • Experience (or education) with Human Services and/or Learning Disabilities is required. If you have good relationship skills, we will train you! (Special Olympics experience and personal experience is valued.)

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assist, organize, and facilitate activities as assigned or designed.
  • Assist the residents with meeting their goals and objectives in apartment maintenance, personal health maintenance, nutrition, fitness and social skills development.
  • Assist the residents with grocery shopping and preparing healthy meals safely.
  • Participate in team-related services; staff meetings, resident/roommate issues, resident case reviews with staff and/or family, etc.
  • Complete routine documentation after every session or significant communication with residents.
  • Maintain all required trainings through our Learning Management System and/or in-person.
  • Make recommendations to meet the needs of residents that are beyond the scope of the LIFE Coach (i.e., medication adjustments, therapy by licensed clinician, private tutor, house cleaner, etc.).
  • Maintain sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles; complies with LIFE guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e. uses personal protective equipment, social distancing, etc.).
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and dependable transportation. Must be able to pass CORI and fingerprinting background checks through our governing agency (DDS) and DPPC.
  • Must have current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to attend training through LIFE.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume or apply online. You can also send an email to [email protected] and we will forward an Employment Application. Please include your phone number and email address in your response. LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our staff. Join us!

Group Home Direct Care Professional

Starting Rate $18.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus of $1000 ($500 at 3 months and $500 at 6 months (must average 20 hours weekly) and much more – it is a great time to join LIFE!

Openings in Mashpee, Hyannis, W. Yarmouth and East Falmouth (near the Mashpee line)

Thank you for your interest in LIFE — Living Independently Forever, Inc., one of the Cape & Plymouth Business Media’s 2022 BEST PLACES TO WORK!

At LIFE, we support adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE.

This is a role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others–and if you choose—build a career in this high demand field, in an organization with exceptional growth potential! You will go home feeling good about the difference you have made in our residents’ lives.
Most important applicant characteristics for this position are kindness, patience and dependability.

We are happy to work with flexible applicants who are a match to the position to build them a schedule that works with their personal life. Listed below are the ideal shifts and locations we are looking for at this time.
Note: On Sunday shifts we pay a differential of $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 9:00 AM and 9:PM.

We will be as flexible as possible with your scheduling needs.

Most of these homes have active clients who engage in many activities and interests.

If you would like either a part-time or full-time position–we can work that out for you.

All positions +30 hours weekly enjoy an EXCELLENT benefits package including:

  • Paid holidays (10 per year)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • BCBS Medical Insurance
  • BCBS Dental Insurance
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, etc.
  • Positions of +20 hours also have Holidays and PTO and access to some of our other benefit programs as well.
  • Applicant must be able to project a positive and patient personality and provide ongoing support, interaction, and encouragement to the individuals we support.

Must be kind, patient and have a sense of humor.

The support of these active and heart-warming residents is done through:
Instruction, guidance and by serving as a positive example to these active adults

The support of these active and heart-warming residents is done through:
Instruction, guidance and by serving as a positive example to these active adults

Taking them on community outings and/or planning in-home activities to help them have more FUN!

Utilizing your gifts to plan activities that will excite you and the individuals we support
assisting them to maximize and maintain their independence in their home and in the community by assisting with life skills: cooking, planning, and reviewing daily/weekly schedules, cleaning.

Assist in preparation for their daily routines as needed, etc. and on errands and social activities in the community or virtually.

Role modeling and maintaining sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles and complying with LIFE guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Dependability on meeting scheduled shifts.

Requirements:

• Must be +18 years old and up to infinity. The individuals we support learn from anyone of any age who wants to support them
• Valid driver’s license required with acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle (mileage is reimbursed on the rare occasion when driving your personal vehicle is needed.)
• Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with supported individuals, co-workers and parents
• Must be able to manage an individual e-mail account and basic computer entries
• Must be willing to attend required training classes including CPR/First Aid and MAP Training (provided by LIFE)
• Per the state of MA DDS, MUST be able to pass CORI, DPPC and Fingerprint check and have an MVR record acceptable to LIFE’s Auto Insurance carrier.

Feel free to check out our website at lifecapecod.org to learn more about what we do.

To apply, please email a brief letter of interest including your address and phone number and your resume. You can also apply online. (easy to use application)

LIFE, Living Independently Forever, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing supports for adults with autism and intellectual differences. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve almost 250 clients with locations in Barnstable, Mashpee, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Sandwich and Plymouth.

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff and residents!

Career Coach for Community-Based Day (CBDS) Programs

Sign-on bonus of $1,000 ($500 at 3 months and $500 at 6 months – must average 20 hours weekly), retention bonuses, and quarterly bonuses. It’a great time to join LIFE!

From $17 per hour.

Thank you for your interest in Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE), one of the Cape & Plymouth Business Media’s 2022 BEST PLACES TO WORK!

We are currently seeking a Career Coach for our CBDS (Community Based Day Services) program to provide ON-SITE and community counseling, training and individual instruction to our wonderful LIFE individuals with learning disabilities to help them reach their full potential in the workplace.

This position is based at the Cordage Park, Plymouth Day Services location and the surrounding community.

Must live on MA South Shore or Upper Cape Cod or the surrounding area. This is an in-person position.

Or

Route 6A, Sandwich, MA Community-Based Day Services serving the surrounding area. Must live on Cape Cod or the surrounding area. This is an in-person position.

Position is 35-40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM-ish. (We are flexible.) Flexibility with part-time availability may be available as well.

Qualities:

  • Applicant must be patient, outgoing and organized.
  • Ability to think out of the box appreciated.
  • Have excellent verbal and training skills.
  • Enjoy working with people of different age groups and abilities.
  • Be a team player.
  • Proficiency in basic technology (examples: Microsoft Office, email, etc.).
  • Have the ability to support learning and cognitively disabled adults to help them build confidence and independence in the workplace.
  • Must provide resident transportation to and from employment sites and will occasionally need to use personal vehicle (will be reimbursed for mileage)
  • Must have the stamina to be present in the varied workplaces (may include being outside) with the resident(s) to provide proper job coaching support.

This is a position where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others–and if you choose–continue to build a career in this high demand field, in a fun and exciting organization with exceptional growth potential!

Requirements:

  • Experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality or training background excellent
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with some college or technical coursework ideal
  • Experience with the learning disabled population highly desired (personal or Special Olympics experience valued!)
  • A patient and kind approach is mandatory!

We will train the right candidate.

MUST be willing to attend any required classes per LIFE or DDS; valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record; must be able to pass CORI and fingerprinting and DPPC as per DDS.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] or click below to apply online. You can also send an email to [email protected] and we will forward an Employment Application. Please include your phone number and email address in your response. 

Thank you for your interest in LIFE. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your professional background.

Living Independently Forever, Inc., LIFE, is a non-profit organization supporting adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve over 200 clients with locations in through out Cape Cod and Plymouth, MA. 

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff and residents.

Job Coach (Plymouth, MA)

$17 per hour, part-time or full-time positions.

Monday-Friday positions with occasional rotating Saturday or Sunday daytime hours.

The LIFE community based in Plymouth is seeking a full time or part time Job Coach to provide counseling, training, and individual instruction to our wonderful LIFE clients to help them reach their full potential through workplace training in their workplaces that are located throughout the Plymouth area.

  • Must live in or around the Plymouth, MA area.
  • Employment type can be full-time or part-time.  We can be somewhat flexible around your needs.
  • Full-time position offers an exceptional benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Be outgoing and organized.
  • Have excellent verbal and training skills; some computer skills needed.
  • Enjoy working with people of different age groups, cultures, and abilities.
  • Be able to build confidence and independence in our clients in the workplace.
  • Provide individuals transportation to and from employment sites. Will need to use personal vehicle much of the time (employees are reimbursed for mileage)
  • Must have the stamina to be present in the varied workplaces with the client to provide proper job coaching support.
  • Maintain sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles; continually works with clients to encourage their understanding and compliance with LIFE guidelines and their workplace guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (e.g., uses personal protective equipment, social distancing, etc.)

Requirements:

  • Patience and kindness
  • Experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality or training background excellent.
  • Experience with the population we work with excellent, but we will train the right candidate. (Volunteer work counts!)
  • Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma (or equivalent), some college or technical coursework, or personal experience is ideal.
  • Professionalism.

Must have current certification or be willing to attend training through LIFE for CPR/First Aid (great if you already have) and be willing to complete any LIFE or DDS required/recommended training classes.

Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and dependable transportation. Must be able to pass CORI and fingerprinting background checks through our governing agency (DDS).

To apply, please send a brief email including your address and phone number and your resume. You can also complete our easy online application.

Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE) supports adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve over 250 individuals with locations across Cape Cod and in Plymouth.

LIFE was also voted one of the Best Places to Work by Cape and Plymouth Business Media!

Requirements:

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff and residents.

Shared Living Provider

Shared Living Provider for cognitively disabled adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Must be available to re-locate to Cape Cod, Massachusetts or the surrounding Southeast region. We provide services to individuals from Hyannis to Plymouth.

Are you loving and compassionate? Are you patient and kind? Do you have personal or work experience with developmental disabilities or mental health? If you answered yes, you could be a life mentor and teacher for an adult who needs a family and a forever home. You could be a Shared Living provider.

Join our growing team of compassionate and reliable Providers to support the wonderful individuals we serve at LIFE, Living Independently Forever.

Shared Living is an arrangement available to qualified adults that is funded by The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and supported and managed by LIFE.

We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Shared Living Providers to oversee the support of a few of our wonderful individuals.

The Shared Living Provider lives with this individual.

In this crucial role you will:

  • Help our participant to live a full and meaningful life.
  • May live in their own home, or they may live in your home (must have an extra bedroom and bath) dependent on the circumstances of the DDS contract and the individuals situation.
  • Assist in planning, food shopping, prep, and cooking with LIFE individual.
  • Prepare paperwork for and attend appointments as needed.
  • Transport individual to appointments, and activities.
  • Continuously attend to medical needs with in home needs, doctors appointments, proper documentation, and if necessary, medication assistance.
  • Ability to manage an email account and other basic computer entry programs.
  • Maintain confidential files and complete documentation as required.

Qualifications:

  • The right person will be honest, friendly, outgoing, reliable, dependable, flexible and kind.
  • First Aid and CPR Certified. (LIFE will provide training.)
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation (vehicle).
  • COVID guidelines (PPE, etc.) followed as required and needed. (Mask in home not required in most circumstances.)

Requirements:

  • Patience and kindness.
  • Experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality or training background is excellent.
  • Experience with the population LIFE works with is great (volunteer work counts!), but we will train the right candidate.
  • Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma (or equivalent), some college or technical coursework, or personal experience is ideal.
  • Professionalism.

Does this sound interesting to you?  

To apply, please send an email to [email protected] with a cover letter and resume or apply online.

Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE) supports adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve over 250 individuals with locations across Cape Cod and in Plymouth.

LIFE was also voted one of the Best Places to Work by Cape and Plymouth Business Media!

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff and residents.

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Living Independently Forever, Inc. is a non-profit with multiple locations throughout Southeast Massachusetts supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a happy, independent life.

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Main Office:

550 Lincoln Road Ext.
Hyannis, MA 02601

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+1 (508) 790-3600
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Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE) is a non-profit with multiple locations throughout Southeast Massachusetts on Cape Cod and in Plymouth supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a happy, independent life.