Assistant Program Coordinator

May Institute; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

403B with employer match

Paid training and advancement pathways

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dependent care FSA

Job summary

May Institute in Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) for an Adult Residential Program across Easthampton, Westfield, and Wilbraham. This manager-in-training role partners with the Program Coordinator to support individuals with Autism and developmental disabilities and oversees daily operations of an adult home.

This position offers competitive pay, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement planning, paid training, and flexible benefits, with on-site

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with 1+ year of driving experience.
• 1+ years prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and crisis intervention/physical management preferred.
• Interest in developing leadership skills and growing into a management role.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational ability.
• Compassion, reliability, and commitment to supporting adults with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support while assisting in daily site operations.
• Help coordinate meal prep, shopping, recreation planning, and household organization.
• Support MAP procedures, documentation, and safety protocols.
• Maintain communication with the PC, management, and nursing teams.
• Take on-call responsibilities two days per week and cover the home when the PC is on leave.

Skills

Driving

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership potential

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR (APC) – Adult Residential Program

Easthampton, Westfield, and Wilbraham, MA

Grow. Support. Step into leadership.

As an Assistant Program Coordinator (APC), you’ll partner closely with the Program Coordinator to support individuals with Autism and developmental disabilities and oversee the daily operation of an adult residential home. This is a manager-in-training role designed for someone ready to learn, develop leadership skills, and gradually take on greater responsibility, including running the home when the PC is off.

Your Role

• Provide direct care and support while assisting in daily site operations.
• Help coordinate meal prep, shopping, recreation planning, and household organization.
• Support MAP procedures, documentation, and safety protocols.
• Maintain communication with the PC, management, and nursing teams.
• Take on-call responsibilities two days per week and cover the home when the PC is on leave.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with 1+ year of licensed driving experience required.
• 1+ years prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and implementing crisis intervention/physical management experience preferred.
• Interest in developing leadership skills and growing into a management role.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational ability.
• Compassion, reliability, and commitment to supporting adults with diverse needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $22 per hour ($23 with MAP Certification)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment.
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match.
• Career Growth: Paid training and advancement pathways.
• Well-Being Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
• Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.

Now Hiring In

• Easthampton
• Wilbraham
• Westfield

• Benefits received dependent on number of hours constantly worked