Impactful Program Support Coordinator - Residential & ECC

Perkins School for the Blind; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement day one

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA is seeking a Program Support Coordinator to provide essential administrative and operational support across residential, school, and Expanded Core Curriculum programs. You will coordinate scheduling, oversee overnight coverage, maintain cottage files, and assist with data collection for IEP and transition portfolios.

You will also serve as a point of contact for families, support staff transitions, and ensure licensing, safety, and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years experience working with students with special needs.
• First Aid and CPR (AED) required.
• Safety Care training expected.
• Sign Language training might be needed depending on program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to ADSLs and cottage supervisors for residential systems and tasks.
• Oversee asleep overnight scheduling, supervision, and operations.
• Maintain cottage files, logs, and reports for audit readiness and licensing compliance.
• Support data collection for IEP and Transition portfolios.
• Act as family liaison for non-clinical administrative questions and logistics.
• Coordinate admissions and student transitions across programs.
• Assist with cottage maintenance requests and daily operations.
• Coordinate coordination with Food Services for meals and dietary needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Adaptability

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA is seeking a Program Support Coordinator to provide essential administrative and operational support across residential, school, and Expanded Core Curriculum programs. You will coordinate scheduling, oversee overnight coverage, maintain cottage files, and assist with data collection for IEP and transition portfolios.

You will also serve as a point of contact for families, support staff transitions, and ensure licensing, safety, and compliance