Residential Counselor Details

Residential Counselor

May Institute - Burlington, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

May Institute is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and behavioral health needs.

We are looking for Direct Care Professionals to work with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in one of our many residential or day habilitation programs. We offer a variety of different schedules, exciting career paths, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to engage in life changing work.

Our aMAYzing benefits include: generous paid time off policies, ongoing training and education, tuition or student loan forgiveness programs, a robust benefits program, and a diverse workforce dedicated to respect and open communication throughout the company.

Now offering a $1000 sign on bonus for schedules with 30+ hours per week or $750 sign on for schedules below 30 hours per week.

$16/Hour PLUS - additional $2 wage incentives for direct care shifts.

We are seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work directly with these individuals in one of our residential programs in Burlington, MA.
Schedules include full-time and part-time day, evening, and overnight shifts.
Responsibilities -
In this role, you will help our individuals live fulfilling and independent lives with dignity and respect by:

• Assisting with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, nutritional needs, etc.)
• Supporting in skill development and mastering
• Participating in community integration
• Aiding in behavioral interventions and medication dispensing (training provided)
• Partaking in the implementation of IEP/ISP objectives and documenting progress

Qualifications -

• Previous human services/behavioral experience strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience

aMAYzing Employee Benefits -

• Generous paid time off & your birthday as a holiday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid training and certifications opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance program
• 403B retirement plan with employer match

May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.