WEEKEND DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Direct Support Professional

At League School for Autism, our mission is to open a world of opportunity for student growth by celebrating unique strengths and building an inclusive community through education and advocacy. We believe that behind every thriving student is a team of remarkable, dedicated educators, clinicians, and support staff.

We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals for our year-round residential program in Walpole, MA. Starting pay rate is $22.50 - $26.40/hour, depending on years of experience and level of education completed. Relief staff earn $21.50/hour. We have an immediate need to fill overnight shifts (11:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.). Other shifts include: Saturdays and Sundays all shifts, weekday afternoons, evenings.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

1. Assist students in all areas including life skills, community trips, personal health care, social and recreational activities.
2. Support the students by helping to prepare healthy meals and keeping the properties safe and clean.
3. Must have good organization skills and be a creative problem solver.
4. Must be able to document all incidents and communicate effectively with clients, families, co-workers and supervisors.
5. All shifts require that staff be awake and alert at all times.
6. New hires must be available for regularly scheduled weekend work.
7. Work collaboratively with all school staff members to coordinate support for students.
8. Transport students in League School vans, as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employees are required to intervene with student behavior according to the guidelines of Safety Care. These interventions may involve blocking aggressions and restraining students. These physical management procedures may require the employee to move from standing to kneeling, kneeling to standing, and to use both of their arms to restrict movement.

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 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.