Overnight Residential Support Professional – Autism Program

League School Of Greater Boston Inc; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Well-being Package

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

League School for Autism is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our year‑round residential program in Walpole, MA. Starting pay is $22.50–$26.40 per hour, with relief staff at $21.50.

Overnight shifts (11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m.) are in immediate need, plus weekend and weekday shifts. Qualifications include a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred or in progress in related fields), Safety Care/CPR/First Aid certifications, prior residential child care experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma and preferably a Bachelor’s degree; or be in an undergraduate course of study, preferably in special education, education, psychology, human services or social work.
• Safety Care, CPR and First Aid certifications (training provided if missing).
• Prior experience caring for children in a residential setting; autism experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in life skills, community trips, personal health care, social and recreational activities.
• Help prepare healthy meals and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Document incidents and communicate effectively with clients, families, co-workers and supervisors.
• Ensure staff are awake and alert during all shifts; participate in weekend work as scheduled.
• Coordinate with school staff to support students and transport them in League School vans.

Skills

Good communication

Documentation

Organization

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or higher

Undergraduate coursework (special education/psychology/education)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Mail

Job description

League School for Autism is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our year‑round residential program in Walpole, MA. Starting pay is $22.50–$26.40 per hour, with relief staff at $21.50.

Overnight shifts (11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m.) are in immediate need, plus weekend and weekday shifts. Qualifications include a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred or in progress in related fields), Safety Care/CPR/First Aid certifications, prior residential child care experience, and a valid driver’s license.