DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

3 weeks ago

East Walpole, United States League School for Autism Full time $21 - $25
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLeague School for Autism is an award-winning, year-round program dedicated to the education of children on the Autism Spectrum. Our team approach to education creates a collaborative, supportive and open environment within our community. We are currently seeking DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS for our residential program in Walpole. Full-time and part-time staff base rate is $21.40 with additional compensation based on degree status and certification, or verifiable equivalent experience working with children with autism. Full-time staff are eligible for a $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS after 60 days, with an additional $500 for full-time overnight staff. Relief staff earn $20.90/hour. We have an immediate need to fill OVERNIGHT shifts (11:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.). Other shifts include: Saturdays and Sundays all shifts, weekday afternoons, evenings.

Position Requirements:

  • Must have HS diploma and preferably a Bachelor’s degree; or be in an undergraduate course of study, preferably special education, education, psychology, human services or social work.
  • Safety Care, CPR and First Aid certifications (training will be provided if you do not have these currently).
  • Prior experience caring for children in a residential setting required; autism experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

Supervision Received: Residence Manager, Assistant Residence Manager

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  1. Assist students in all areas including life skills, community trips, personal health care, social and recreational activities.
  2. Support the students by helping to prepare healthy meals and keeping the properties safe and clean.
  3. Must have good organization skills and be a creative problem solver.
  4. Must be able to document all incidents and communicate effectively with clients, families, co-workers and supervisors.
  5. All shifts require that staff be awake and alert at all times.
  6. New hires must be available for regularly scheduled weekend work.
  7. Work collaboratively with all school staff members to coordinate support for students.
  8. Transport students in League School vans as needed.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Mail.

Benefits:

League School offers a substantial full-time benefit package that includes 75% employer paid health and dental, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per school year, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, as well as paid vacation, sick and personal days. League assists individuals who are engaged in the licensure process to obtain their MA license not only through tuition assistance but also through mentoring and the DESE Structured Guidance and Supports process. League School also will work with staff to access available Public Service Loan Forgiveness options as well as other loan forgiveness options.

League School offers a generous part-time benefit package that includes a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, as well as paid time off per MA Sick Leave law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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