Paraprofessional - Berkshire Meadows
Housatonic, MA
About the Job
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to come 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. Salary: $19.50/hr -
Sign-on Bonus: We are offering a $1,500 sign on bonus ($750 paid after
3 months of employment and another $750 paid after 6 months). -
Referral Bonus: You will receive $1,000 for every full-time employee
and $500 for every part-time employee you refer. - Work Life: This
positions schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM! - No work
experience or college degree needed! Come ready to learn and we will
provide all the resources necessary for you to excel! - 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. Due to the nature of our work and the youth who
are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.
Industry Leading Benefits: - Be who you are! JRI is strongly
committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment
for our employees and the people we serve. - 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! - We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who
speak a second language other than English! - Generous paid time off up
to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! -
License 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
resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+
advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an
Employee Assistance Program. We Provide The Training So That: -
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. - You
will 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. - You will 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. JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse
and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color,
the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. [For more information about
positions at Berkshire Meadows, please click
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direct care team at Berkshire Meadows! We offer multiple services and
programs for individuals with complex and significant medical,
intellectual and developmental differences. Salary: $19.50/hr -
Sign-on Bonus: We are offering a $1,500 sign on bonus ($750 paid after
3 months of employment and another $750 paid after 6 months). -
Referral Bonus: You will receive $1,000 for every full-time employee
and $500 for every part-time employee you refer. - Work Life: This
positions schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM! - No work
experience or college degree needed! Come ready to learn and we will
provide all the resources necessary for you to excel! - 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. Due to the nature of our work and the youth who
are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.
Industry Leading Benefits: - Be who you are! JRI is strongly
committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment
for our employees and the people we serve. - 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! - We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who
speak a second language other than English! - Generous paid time off up
to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more! -
License 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
resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+
advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an
Employee Assistance Program. We Provide The Training So That: -
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. - You
will 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. - You will 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. JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse
and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color,
the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer. [For more information about
positions at Berkshire Meadows, please click
here!](https://recruiting.ultipro.com/JUS1000JRIIN/JobBoard/df038a75-714d-49c8-886f-9d3a59bcac7c/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&f4=tWy08uJfu1u0GXjibZm9Qg){target="blank"
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