Residential Counselor

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus! * 

Are you interested in changing the lives of children through the work you do every day? 

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. This position has worked well for college students.

NECC offers 4 weeks paid vacation, additional sick and personal time, generous compensation and more!

Responsibilities:

• Complete all assigned direct teaching duties during early evening (7:00-8:00 p.m.) weekends and/or early morning (7:00-8:00 a.m.) weekdays.
• Remain awake and alert at all times while on duty; continuously monitor the health, safety, and well-being of each student.
• Knowledge and competent 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:

• Successful completion of the NECC training program including CALM training
• Supportive of an inclusive culture celebrating the diversity of NECC's employees, families, and students
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR certification (child, adult, and AED) or CPR training completion through NECC within 6 months of employment.

The New England Center for Children / www.necc.org/careers

*Sign-on bonuses are reviewed consistently by leadership and are based on need. The bonus amounts can be adjusted or canceled with or without notice. All sign-on bonuses confirmed at the time the formal offer is accepted will be honored and noted in the formal offer.