Paraprofessional

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our support and direct care team at Berkshire Meadows. We offer multiple services and programs for individuals with complex and significant medical, intellectual, and developmental differences.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.

Referral Bonus

You will receive $1,000 for every full-time employee and $500 for every part-time employee you refer.

Work Life

This position's schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. No work experience or college degree is needed!

Additional Compensation

If you have an Associate degree, you will receive an additional $0.25/hr, and with a Bachelor’s degree, you will get an additional $0.50/hr. Overtime may be mandated due to the nature of our work and the youth who depend on us.

Industry Leading Benefits

• Pension after 5 years of employment
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year
• 100% employer-paid Delta Dental benefits
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in your first year and much more
• Licence reimbursement to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program

Training Provided

• Learn about our mission and culture
• Get First Aid, CPR, and physical intervention training
• Period of time for orientation; specific to the site and individuals served
• Shadow experienced staff members
• Learn how to provide direct care to children and adults with developmental disabilities
• Learn how to carry out specific activities for clients for learning and play as directed by the supervisor
• Learn to help prepare instructional materials, complete data collection sheets, and maintain cleanliness of the room
• Work as an integral part of an active and engaged team
• Become knowledgeable in how to keep clients safe, engaged, and active through assisting with meals, dressing, bathing, and residential activities

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to establish clear professional boundaries and consistently implement all policies and procedures, rules, and regulations of JRI
• Background and driving record checks will be performed