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Counselor Adult Services Residential Program

New England Center for Children Inc
place Southborough, 01772
local_atm $42K - $50.7K a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Individuals

About Job

  • $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with children with autism? The New England Center for Children (NECC), is looking for individuals who are passionate about helping our students lead more independent lives.

Adult Services Counselors work in our residential adult services program and provide direct care support to our adult consumers. Counselors are trained to use ABA therapy to implement and enhance their clinical, educational, and vocational skills and will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, cooking, cleaning, toileting, and shopping. They are also trained in medication administration (MAP), student van transportation, and verbal and physical de-escalation of challenging behaviors (CALM training), allowing our students to effectively communicate their needs, improve their problem-solving skills, and maintain their well-being.

Benefits

  • 4–5 weeks paid vacation, 2 personal days and 13 holidays
  • Professional Development and ongoing support
  • On-site discounted daycare
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Health and Wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings and several other perks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of relevant experience
  • Willingness to help students who engage in challenging behaviors
  • Must be able to communicate and provide verbal instruction clearly with our adult consumers
  • Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation
  • CPR training completion through NECC within 6 months of employment
  • Successful completion of NECC training - Physical and Verbal De-escalation training (CALM) and Medication Administration training (ability to get MAP Certified)

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.

Location: New England Center for Children Inc · Adult Services
Schedule: Full Time, Day/Evening

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation
School

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Nursing Home
Private Practice
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences