WEEKEND DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

League School for Autism; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 36,368; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 7

Paid time off

Job summary

League School for Autism is seeking part-time Direct Support Professionals for our residential program in Walpole to work 2nd and 3rd shifts on weekends. Starting pay rate is $22.50 - $26.40/hour, depending on years of experience and level of education completed.

Responsibilities include assisting students with life skills, meals, health care, documentation and transportation in League School vans. Must have HS diploma, CPR/First Aid, and pass background checks; a valid driver’s license is

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• Prior experience caring for children in a residential setting required; autism experience preferred.
• Safety Care, CPR and First Aid certifications (training will be provided if you do not have these currently).
• 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.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Residential care experience

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Gmail

Job description

League School for Autism is an award-winning, year-round program dedicated to the education of children on the Autism Spectrum. Our team approach to education creates a collaborative, supportive and open environment within our community. We are currently seeking part-time DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS for our residential program in Walpole to work 2 nd and 3 rd shifts on weekends. Other shifts may also be available. Starting pay rate is $22.50 - $26.40/hour, depending on years of experience and level of education completed.

Position Requirements

• Must have 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.
• Prior experience caring for children in a residential setting required; autism experience preferred.
• Safety Care, CPR and First Aid certifications (training will be provided if you do not have these currently).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

Supervision Received

Program Manager, Assistant Residential Manager

Duties and 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.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Mail.

Benefits

• League School offers a substantial full-time benefit package that includes 75% employer paid health and dental, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per school year, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, as well as paid vacation, sick and personal days. League assists individuals who are engaged in the licensure process to obtain their MA license not only through tuition assistance but also through mentoring and the DESE Structured Guidance and Supports process. League School also will work with staff to access available Public Service Loan Forgiveness options as well as other loan forgiveness options.
• League School offers a generous part-time benefit package that includes a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, as well as paid time off per MA Sick Leave law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.