Arc Email: Please be checking your ne-arc email regularly. We recommend that you download the Outlook app on your smartphone.
Zoom Phone: Please make sure you are utilizing your Zoom phone associated with your Northeast Arc account. If you do not have a Zoom phone, please reach out to the Staffing Coordinator.
Progress Notes: All Progress Notes are due in Netsmart by Monday at 9:00 am.
Remember to e-sign your progress notes. If you are unable to submit your progress notes on time, please notify the Staffing Coordinator immediately.
One of the best ways to explore careers is to understand more about yourself.
What is MassHire?
MassHire is a statewide network of career centers in Massachusetts that provide employment and training services to job seekers, including individuals with developmental disabilities.
Career Cluster Inventory Learning Styles Survey
The Career Cluster Inventory helps you think about activities that you like and matches them to the 16 national career clusters. Learning more about your interests and how they fit with clusters is one way to find a career you will enjoy!
Answer a variety of questions that will generate results based on your interests.
Take a short survey to help identify the ways you learn best Knowing more about your learning style will make you a more effective learner. You will also get study tips for your learning style.
Job Search Assistance
MassHire career centers offer personalized job search assistance, including help with creating resumes, practicing interview skills, and identifying job opportunities that match the individual's skills and abilities.
Employer Connections
MassHire works closely with local employers and can help individuals with developmental disabilities connect with companies that are committed to hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.
Training Opportunities
MassHire offers various training programs and workshops that can help individuals with developmental disabilities acquire new skills or enhance existing ones, improving their employability.
Come join and learn from Dr Elizabeth A Laugeson, the Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic UCLA PEERS Clinic is an outpatient hospital-based program providing parent-assisted social skills training for individuals from preschool to adulthood Dr Laugeson has trained tens of thousands of mental health professionals, educators, and families worldwide, and is dedicated to developing and testing evidence-based treatments to improve social skills across the lifespan and across the globe.
THESCIENCEOF MAKINGFRIENDS FORAUTISTIC
YOUTH
Learn research updates on evidence-based strategies to support adolescents and young adults develop social skills that encourage lasting friendships.
MOTOR SKILLS AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING IN AUTISM
Megan MacDonald, Ph.D., and Megan McClelland, Ph.D., discuss emerging research on the relationship between motor skill development and executive function in autism They define motor skills and executive function, discuss their long-term impact on health and academic success, and consider their codevelopment during childhood and adolescence The speakers highlight the importance of EF and motor skills in daily life, underscoring their malleability and potential for learning and building new skills.
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND AUTISM - TEENS AND ADULTS
Pamela Wisniewski, PhD, presents new research about the online and social media experiences of autistic teens and young adults. Her research findings emphasize teaching teens how to leverage technology to their advantage, stay safe while doing so, and cope with online risks when they are encountered. The presenter asserts that, as parents and educators, it is our job to teach autistic teens online safety skills so they can become well-informed and independent adults.
She explains how autistic teens can be disproportionately affected (positively and negatively) by social media experiences, making it important to take evidence-based precautions that protect them from harm without limiting their ability to benefit from what the internet has to offer.
(DIS)ABILITYJOB SEARCHGROUP SERIES
This virtual group will work best when everyone participates! Be ready to communicate, ask questions, and learn from others Please feel free to attend with a job coach, support person, etc
JULY 29
11:00 AM12:00 PM
Topics include:
July 29th Disability Friendly Job Search
August 12th Target Your Top Companies
August 26th Disability Accommodations
Sept 9th- Hired from Hello
Sept 23rd- Ability Focused Cover Letters
Examples of a disability include, but are not limited to, vision impairment, deaf/hard of hearing, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc
DPPC | Reporting Abuse & Neglect
of Persons with Disabilities
Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
This course will review:
The role of the DPPC as an agency
The prevalence of violence and abuse against people with disabilities
What is mandated reporting and who are mandated reporters?
Recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect
Identifying abuse indicators
What happens post-report
The DPPC is now offering live online training for mandated reporting professionals. This training provides education related to recognizing, reporting, and responding to the abuse of people with disabilities.
AUGUST 1
1:00-2:30 PM
July 2024 Community Events
CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVALCAMBRIDGE MA
Saturday, July 27 | Click Here
Join us for the 9th Annual Cambridge Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m. each day, at Cambridge's Danehy Park. Free admission. Open to everyone.
ADULT AUTISM + CHRONIC CONDITIONS PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, August 1 | Click here
The Adult Autism + Chronic Conditions Peer Support Group is a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment for adults living with autism spectrum disorder and chronic conditions and/or illnesses to reflect on and share our challenges and successes
MELT AND POUR SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP - BRIGHTON MA
Sunday, August 4| Click Here
Learn the basics of melt-and-pour-soap-making Get the facts on the selected ingredients for your soap. We want you to leave with a soap that is not only beneficial for your skin, but also its nutritive properties
SALEM SHUFFLE SCAVENGER HUNT - SALEM, MA
Every day, 11 am & 2 pm | Click Here
Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that's a local favorite. You'll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town.
PEER
SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS WITH ASD - VIRTUAL
Sunday, July 28 | Click Here
Come meet fellow adults with autism and ADHD. We cover different topics each week and give you a chance to connect with other adults on the spectrum. We look forward to meeting you!
July 2024 Community Events
EASY HIKE FOR A HOT SUMMER DAYSAUGUS MA
Saturday, July 27 | Click Here
This will be an easy 3-mile Hike on a paved and shady path. This is not a rail trail, but a scenic forest walk, winding through small hills of Breakheart Reservation from Saugus to Wakefield around the two lakes and a beach.
MUSICAL BINGO - BOSTON
Every Tuesday | Click Here
ACG will provide a safe, fun and supportive environment for people with disabilities to discover and enjoy the sport of climbing ACG volunteers will help fit gear, guide new climbers, and belay the ropes
BEVERLYFARMER’SMARKETBEVERLY,MA
Every Monday | Click Here
The Beverly Farmers’ Market supports local agriculture while making healthy food available to all members of the Beverly community at affordable prices.
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES - FREE BEVERLY
Every Sunday until Aug. 10 | Click Here
Come and enjoy a movie under the stars at Lynch Park in Beverly, MA Summer movie series is free to all Movie starts at sundown
FREE BODY & BRAIN YOGA CLASSLAWERENCE
Saturday, July 27 | Click Here
Body & Brain yoga class not only trains your body but helps center your awareness inside yourself Through our signature breathing postures you will accumulate energy and strengthen your core, leaving you feeling recharged, relaxed, and refreshed
July 2024 Community Events
OLDE IPSWICH DAYS ART & CRAFTS FAIR - IPSWICH
July 26-28 | Click Here
Olde Ipswich Days is a non-profit event, presenting a wide variety of quality arts and crafts to be appreciated outdoors in beautiful Ipswich, MA.
BANDS ON THE BEACH - FREE SALISBURY
Every Saturday @ 7:30 pm| Click Here
Grab your chairs and blankets and enjoy some fun summer tunes, Saturdays at 7:30PM on the Salisbury Oceanfront Stage Benches and picnic tables available and plenty of dancing room for everyone!
DAV BEACH PARTY - LYNN
Saturday, July 27 | Click Here
Join us for an afternoon filled with music, games, raffles, and good vibes. Whether you're a beach lover or just looking for a fun time, this family friendly event is perfect for everyone.
BOARDGAMENIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA!-SAUGUS,MA
Monday, July 29 | Click Here
Join the Tabletop Gamers Alliance for a night of thrilling board games at our Monday Board Game Night Extravaganza! It is free to attend.
BLUEBERRY
& FLOWER
FESTIVAL - HAVERHILL
July 27-28 | Click here
This multi-weekend event features free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, visiting food trucks, homemade blueberry treats, cut-your-own flowers and PYO blueberries!
Northeast Arc’s Recreation program gives our clients the opportunity to engage with peers and find events they will enjoy. Although you cannot attend recreationwithyourclients,thisisagreatresourcetoshowthemandtoworkon signingupforeventsduringyoursessions.
Summer Session
June 17th – August 24th
Please Note: Prior to attending any recreation activities, registration and an intake is required.
In Home Supports
Matthew Ataya Autism Coaching
Matthew Ataya College Navigation
Matthew Ataya Agency with Choice
Matthew Ataya Social Group
Kailey Taggart A Weekend to Remember: Respite Program
Kailey Taggart
As a valued member of our team, we want to make sure you have the best support in your role. It is important to know who your point of contact is for your program. Below you will find each program under Guided Personal Supports (GPS). The name of your supervisor will be next to your program. To ensure efficient communication, please reach out to your designated program supervisor. If it is urgent and your supervisor is unavailable, contact the Program Director or Program Coordinator.
HOWTO PUNCHIN& PUNCHOUT
ACCESS YOUR ZOOM PHONE
Once the Zoom app is opened, click the Phone button, then click the keypad button.
CALLING KRONOS
In order to punch in, you need to call the time and attendance line. The number is 978-226-4865.
You will be asked to enter your employee ID, then press #.
This will punch you in.
To punch out, repeat this process.
REMEMBER YOUR PUNCH IN/OUT TIME
It is important to remember what time you punched in and out.
The start and end time on your progress note should match your punch in and out time.
When you arrive for your scheduled shift, you need to punch in. To punch in, open the Zoom app on your mobile device.
