Assistant Program Coordinator

May Institute; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

Retirement Planning

Career Growth

Well-Being Resources

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

May Institute in Randolph, MA seeks an Assistant Program Coordinator for our Children's Residential Program. You will lead the program in the absence of the Program Manager, supervise staff, and coordinate daily activities for residents aged 3–21 with Autism and developmental disabilities.

You will support daily routines, including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication, and create a positive, structured environment that fosters communication, play, and skill-building.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership to guide the program in the PM's absence.
• Proven supervisory experience with diverse groups of residents.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Demonstrated empathy and patience when supporting children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Step in as a reliable leader, supervise your team, and coordinate daily activities for all residents.
• Support children with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication.
• Create a positive, structured environment that promotes communication, play, and skill-building.
• Utilize behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
• Partner with clinical, educational, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
• Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and school transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Empathy

Team coordination

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Assistant Program Coordinator

Children's Residential Program

Randolph, MA

Support. Empower. Transform.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 3–21) with Autism and developmental disabilities. As an Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.

What You’ll Do

• Step in as a reliable leader, ensuring the program runs smoothly in the Program Manager’s absence by supervising your team, and coordinating daily activities and programs for all residents.
• Support children with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication.
• Create a positive, structured environment that encourages communication, play, and skill-building.
• Use behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
• Partner with clinical, educational, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
• Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and school transitions.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to support children with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
• Experience with children or individuals with special needs is required.
• The capacity to provide strong supervisory and leadership skills while supporting and guiding your team with empathy, patience, and respect.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $23.50/hour-$24.50/hour
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match.
• Career Growth: Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
• Well-Being Resources: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
• Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.

*Benefits received dependent on number of hours constantly worked