Job Description

Program Description:
Berkshire Meadows serves children and adults with complex medical and developmental differences. Helping those who can't help themselves, reminds us of all the positive in our lives. On our beautiful campus we operate live-in residences, a school and a day habilitation program. Get to know us, we are a rewarding place to work. We value our employees with respect, flexibility, great pay and benefits and a fabulous team atmosphere.

Job Description:
Day Habilitation Paraprofessionals (Weekdays, 7 am - 3 pm)

Work directly with adults in our day rehabilitation program. As directed by the supervisor carry out specific activities for clients for learning and play. Maintain cleanliness of the room. Help prepare instructional materials. Complete data collection sheets. Assists with activities of daily living, including meals and dressing.

Full-time with Benefits.
40 hours, 8 hours, 5 days per week
32 hours, 8 hour shift, 4 days per week

Part-time with Pro-rated Benefits.
24 hours, 8 hour shift, 3 days per week
20 hours, 5 hour shift, (9 am - 2 pm) 4 days per week

Starting Rate: $15/hour with $2,000 sign-on Bonus!
($1000 will be paid after 4 weeks of employment and another $1000 will be paid after 6 months.)

JRI is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:
-    High school diploma or equivalent.
-    Please be able to communicate effectively, both in speaking and writing.
-    Verification of employment authorization. Speak and write in English (co-workers will help you).
-    Experience working with special needs population preferred, but not required
-    Meet programs requirements for background checks
-    Valid driver?s license (MA, CT, or NY State) preferrable.
-    Meet background check requirements (Acceptable CORI-Criminal Offender Record Information
-    and OIG).

Excellent Benefits: 100% Paid full Family dental insurance; On your first day 401k match up to $800/year; Company sponsored pension plan; Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year; Life insurance; Short and Long Term Disability Insurance; Low cost health insurance (additional $1/hour if medical & dental coverage waived).

How To Apply

Apply online at: https://berkshiremeadows-jri.com/ Stop by to fill out an application: 249 North Plain Road (Route 41) Housatonic, MA 01236. send resumes to: bmwjobs@jri.org