Lead Residential Program Assistant for Children & Teens

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

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.