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*$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Start your career making a difference!

Are you a natural caregiver, patient, and passionate about helping others? Join our Autism Residential Program in Southborough, MA — where we provide full training and hands-on experience to help you launch a rewarding career working with students with autism.

As a Residential Counselor, you’ll:

• Work an awake overnight position
• Closely supervise and continuously monitor the health, safety, and well-being of each student during the overnight hours.
• Teach communication and daily living skills (ADLs) using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Build positive relationships and celebrate every success
• Collaborate with a supportive team of educators and clinicians
• Receive paid training and coaching

What You’ll Love:

• No prior experience required — we will train you!
• Residential Counselors can earn an additional $3000 annual bonus!
• Generous vacation & personal time
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement, health & wellness and many more perks
• The chance to make a lasting impact every day

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, must be 18 years of age
• Compassion, patience and dedication to help autistic students who engage in challenging behaviors
• Valid Driver’s License with personal vehicle
• CPR training (can be completed with us during your first 6 months)
• NECC CALM training — Physical and Verbal De-escalation training and Medication Administration training (ability to get MAP Certified)

What We Do:

The New England Center for Children (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, please visit: https://www.necc.org/dei/

*Sign-on bonuses can be adjusted or canceled at any time. All sign-on bonuses are confirmed at the time the formal offer is accepted and noted in the formal employment offer letter.