Residential Support Specialist (Autism) – Evening/Weekend Shifts

League School for Autism; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance (employer‑

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑匹

Professional development opportunities

Paid vacation, sick and personal days

Job summary

League School for Autism is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our residential program in Walpole, MA. Starting pay ranges from $22.50 to $26.40 per hour, depending on experience and education. Relief staff earn $21.50/hour.

2nd shift is available Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, 2:30 p.m.–11 p.m., with additional weekend shifts and weekday afternoons/evenings. Qualifications include a HS diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) or current undergraduate study in related fields; CPR/First Aid;

Qualifications

• HS diploma and preferably a Bachelor’s degree; or be in an undergraduate course of study, preferably special education, education, psychology, human services or social work.
• Safety Care, CPR and First Aid certifications (training will be provided if you do not have these currently).
• Prior experience caring for children in a residential setting required; autism experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in all areas including life skills, community trips, personal health care, social and recreational activities.
• Support the students by helping to prepare healthy meals and keeping the properties safe and clean.
• Must have good organization skills and be a creative problem solver.
• Must be able to document all incidents and communicate effectively with clients, families, co-workers and supervisors.
• All shifts require that staff be awake and alert at all times.
• New hires must be available for regularly scheduled weekend work.
• Work collaboratively with all school staff members to coordinate support for students.
• Transport students in League School vans as needed.

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor’s degree or current undergraduate study in special education/education/psychology/human services/social work

Background checks including fingerprint screening

Driver’s license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Mail

Job description

League School for Autism is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our residential program in Walpole, MA. Starting pay ranges from $22.50 to $26.40 per hour, depending on experience and education. Relief staff earn $21.50/hour.

2nd shift is available Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, 2:30 p.m.–11 p.m., with additional weekend shifts and weekday afternoons/evenings. Qualifications include a HS diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) or current undergraduate study in related fields; CPR/First Aid;