Weekend Residential Support Specialist – Autism

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 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