$7,000 Sign-on Bonus*
Are you not quite ready to apply and want to hear more about this role?
If so, email us at Recruitment@necc.org to set up a time to connect to learn more! We offer flexible times to connect - overnight hours, early morning hours, daytime and evening hours!
We are looking for a natural caregiver with a desire to care for children and young adults diagnosed with autism and related special needs. Working as a Residential Counselor, you will be closely supervising our students and ensuring their health and safety during the overnight hours. This role is an awake, overnight position in a group home setting, located in or around Southborough.
NECC offers 4 weeks paid vacation, additional sick and 16 hours of personal time, generous compensation, onsite discounted daycare, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings and many more perks!
Responsibilities:
- Complete all assigned direct teaching duties during early evening (7:00-8:00pm) weekends and/or early morning (7:00-8:00a) weekdays.
- Remain awake and alert at all times while on duty; continuously monitor the health, safety, and well-being of each student
- Thorough knowledge and implementation of all student educational programs and behavior management guidelines.
- Diligent implementation of all medical, safety, and emergency procedures
- Record and complete all necessary data accurately and timely
Qualifications:
- You must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must be able to communicate clearly through verbal and written instruction
- Willingness to help students who engage in challenging behaviors
- Successful completion of NECC training - Physical and Verbal De-escalation training (CALM) and Medication Administration training (ability to become MAP Certified)
- CPR certification (child, adult, and AED) or CPR training completion through NECC within 6 months of employment.
NECC is a global leader in autism education and research. We provide a comprehensive structure to help children and young adults with autism through evidence-based services in home-based, day, and residential programs, in unison with ongoing research on educational best practices.
NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued.
We believe that fostering diversity and equity makes us a stronger, more successful community. For more information regarding DEI at NECC please visit: https://www.necc.org/dei/
- Sign-on bonuses are reviewed regularly by NECC executive leadership and are based on need. The posted bonus amounts can be adjusted or canceled at any time. All sign-on bonuses are confirmed at the time the formal offer is accepted and will be honored and noted in the formal employment offer letter.