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Job DescriptionSalary: $25.00 CLARENDON EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES, INC. FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME VISITING SUPPORT SPECIALIST BI-LINGUAL (PORTUGUES/SPANISH/ENGLISH) Clarendon is seeking a dependable, motivated individual with exceptional people skills to conduct support visits to a diverse group of Family Child Care Educators. The Home Visiting Support Specialist will conduct home visits to licensed Family Child Care Educators. She/he will provide support in the areas of family childcare business administration, professional development & continuous quality improvement, Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) regulatory and policy compliance, health and safety of young children, and program accountability. Job Duties: Conduct monthly business, technical assistance, coaching and mentoring support visits to Family Child Care Educators Facilitate childcare referrals, enrollment, ongoing family supports and connections to community resources Provide technical assistance with Family Child Care policy and regulations, curriculum and childrens assessments and progress reporting Maintain knowledge of current Family Child Care regulations through ongoing staff meetings and trainings Assist Training Director with professional development and work directly with educators on continuous quality improvement and program planning (some nights and weekends required) Represent the agency in community outreach activities to build connections that benefit families All other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum of Child Development Accreditation (CDA) or MA Department of Early Education & Care teaching certification in any of the following categories: Infant/Toddler, Preschool or Director I or II. Candidates with a degree in Early Childhood Education/Human Services or related field will be strongly considered Fluent bi-lingual Spanish/English oral and written skills Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work individually and as a team-player Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a culturally diverse clientele a plus Knowledge and application of MA Department of Early Education and Care Family Child Care regulations a plus Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom and Teams Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle Benefits include: 16 paid holidays 8 sick/personal days 2 weeks of Earned time-off Health, dental and 401K benefits Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position Type: Full-Time, School-Year Reaching the Top Through College and Career Readiness , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at ********************** Position Summary The Summit Support Specialist provides targeted academic, social-emotional, and therapeutic support to middle and high school students who are at risk of dropping out, overage and under-accredited, court or law enforcement involved, and/or temporarily removed from school due to short-term or long-term suspensions. This position delivers academic tutoring, counseling, and intervention services in a supportive setting, while also developing personalized transition plans that ensure students can successfully reintegrate into their home schools and programs. The Specialist also serves as a liaison to community resources, helping students and families access extracurricular programs, mental health supports, workforce opportunities, and wraparound services that promote stability and success. Summit is an intensive, relationship-driven, skills-focused academic and social-emotional set of services at Salem High School and at the On-Point building at Palmer Cove. Summit seeks to re-engage learners who are at high risk of dropping out at the middle and high school level, helping them get back on track for graduation and post secondary success. We are seeking a dynamic educator who thrives in nontraditional settings and is deeply skilled at building trust with students who have struggled in conventional classrooms. Programmatic Details Target Population: Between 15-20 students at a time who have struggled in traditional school setting Urgency & Impact: Students are over-age, under-credited, and in danger of dropping out without strategic intervention Culture Shift: Program aims to reduce chronic absenteeism, behavior issues, and hopelessness through authentic connection and engagement Career Readiness: Students access CTE pathways and internship opportunities at Salem High School Who We're Looking For A mission-driven educator who: Builds deep trust with students and creates safe, inclusive learning spaces Sees student potential where others may see only risk Understands and embraces relationship-first teaching Has a track record of transforming disengaged learners into active participants Brings energy, commitment, and creativity to a collaborative team Is ready to challenge systemic norms to better serve vulnerable youth Key Responsibilities With Middle Schoolers Provide individualized and small group tutoring in core academic subjects to address credit recovery and skill gaps. Monitor student academic progress and adjust supports as needed. Collaborate with teachers and school staff to align tutoring with curriculum and graduation requirements. Deliver short-term counseling and social-emotional support services that help students manage challenges such as trauma, stress, behavioral needs, and conflict resolution. Implement evidence-based strategies to support positive behavior, motivation, and resilience. Develop individualized transition plans to guide each student's return to their middle or high school. Serve as a point of contact between the student, family, school administrators, and teachers during the transition process. Provide follow-up support to ensure successful reintegration and ongoing progress. Collaborate with community organizations, law enforcement, and service providers to build a strong support network around each student. With High Schoolers Deliver engaging, personalized instruction aligned with credit recovery and postsecondary readiness. Use transformative learning experiences to reconnect students to school and future possibilities. Create a learning environment rooted in trust, consistency, and high expectations. Track and support students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. Collaborate closely with the SHS leadership team to ensure alignment, accountability, and impact. Contribute to a culture of innovation, reflection, and continuous improvement. Support career readiness by helping students access Career Technical Education pathways and internship opportunities. Reduce chronic absenteeism, behavior issues, and hopelessness through authentic connection and engagement. Foster strong two way communication with families. Facilitate post-secondary plans that involve student and family voice. Work with College and Career counselors to ensure implementation of graduation plans. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Valid Massachusetts teaching and/or counseling license Minimum 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience Experience with alternative, urban, or dropout prevention programs highly preferred Demonstrated success working with high-needs youth and using trauma-informed practices Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive pedagogy Equal Opportunity Employer Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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ECC Support Specialist JobID: 752 Student Support Services/Early Childhood Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: Early Childhood Support Specialist SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026 QUALIFICATIONS: * Licensed by the Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Applied Behavior Analyst. * Master's degree in a related field preferred * Massachusetts license from the appropriate state licensing board, if appropriate * Experience in and/or expertise in early childhood, including programming and staff training. * Experience and knowledge of providing behavioral interventions and assessments, including expertise in creating and managing a behavioral system, behavioral intervention plans, and functional behavioral assessments * Strong understanding of ABA principles, positive behavior supports, and data collection systems. * Ability to work with students having a variety of challenges, and to collaborate with staff working directly with students in the program * Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist with arrival, dismissal, and transitions. * Respond to behavior/regulation needs. * Regularly consult with teachers. * Model for teachers and program assistants. * Assist staff with the development of visual supports, token systems, schedules, and reinforcement tools to increase student engagement and independence. * Assist with the implementation of ACE programming, ensuring data-driven decision-making and accurate progress monitoring. * Provide behavioral assessments, interventions, and teacher consultations for students identified with, or suspected of, having behavioral challenges * Coordinate the creation and management of behavioral intervention plans and functional behavioral assessments for identified students * Provide training, professional development, and in-class coaching for the staff in data collection, behavior management, reinforcement systems, de-escalation, and behavior plans. * Conduct observations and collect data to assess the effectiveness of interventions. * Participate in IEP meetings as needed to share data and recommendations regarding student progress and behavioral supports. * Work in coordination with building administrators, teachers, and parents. * Experience working in early childhood or preschool settings preferred. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year; Salary to be determined (Unit A contract if certified teacher) INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY METHUEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.

TITLE: Early Childhood Support Specialist SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026 QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed by the Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Applied Behavior Analyst. Master's degree in a related field preferred Massachusetts license from the appropriate state licensing board, if appropriate Experience in and/or expertise in early childhood, including programming and staff training. Experience and knowledge of providing behavioral interventions and assessments, including expertise in creating and managing a behavioral system, behavioral intervention plans, and functional behavioral assessments Strong understanding of ABA principles, positive behavior supports, and data collection systems. Ability to work with students having a variety of challenges, and to collaborate with staff working directly with students in the program Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with arrival, dismissal, and transitions. Respond to behavior/regulation needs. Regularly consult with teachers. Model for teachers and program assistants. Assist staff with the development of visual supports, token systems, schedules, and reinforcement tools to increase student engagement and independence. Assist with the implementation of ACE programming, ensuring data-driven decision-making and accurate progress monitoring. Provide behavioral assessments, interventions, and teacher consultations for students identified with, or suspected of, having behavioral challenges Coordinate the creation and management of behavioral intervention plans and functional behavioral assessments for identified students Provide training, professional development, and in-class coaching for the staff in data collection, behavior management, reinforcement systems, de-escalation, and behavior plans. Conduct observations and collect data to assess the effectiveness of interventions. Participate in IEP meetings as needed to share data and recommendations regarding student progress and behavioral supports. Work in coordination with building administrators, teachers, and parents. Experience working in early childhood or preschool settings preferred. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year; Salary to be determined (Unit A contract if certified teacher) INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY METHUEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.

Student Support Services/Early Childhood TITLE: Early Childhood Support Specialist SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026 QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed by the Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Applied Behavior Analyst. Master's degree in a related field preferred Massachusetts license from the appropriate state licensing board, if appropriate Experience in and/or expertise in early childhood, including programming and staff training. Experience and knowledge of providing behavioral interventions and assessments, including expertise in creating and managing a behavioral system, behavioral intervention plans, and functional behavioral assessments Strong understanding of ABA principles, positive behavior supports, and data collection systems. Ability to work with students having a variety of challenges, and to collaborate with staff working directly with students in the program Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with arrival, dismissal, and transitions. Respond to behavior/regulation needs. Regularly consult with teachers. Model for teachers and program assistants. Assist staff with the development of visual supports, token systems, schedules, and reinforcement tools to increase student engagement and independence. Assist with the implementation of ACE programming, ensuring data-driven decision-making and accurate progress monitoring. Provide behavioral assessments, interventions, and teacher consultations for students identified with, or suspected of, having behavioral challenges Coordinate the creation and management of behavioral intervention plans and functional behavioral assessments for identified students Provide training, professional development, and in-class coaching for the staff in data collection, behavior management, reinforcement systems, de-escalation, and behavior plans. Conduct observations and collect data to assess the effectiveness of interventions. Participate in IEP meetings as needed to share data and recommendations regarding student progress and behavioral supports. Work in coordination with building administrators, teachers, and parents. Experience working in early childhood or preschool settings preferred. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year; Salary to be determined (Unit A contract if certified teacher) INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY METHUEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.

Daily Student Support (2 days) Work with teachers and students in a school setting. Two (2) full days per week are available for the entire school year. Some of the daily tasks will be: Classroom coverage during staff absences. Providing coverage as needed including lunch and recess times. Any other tasks assigned by the building principal.

The Public Schools of Brookline seeks a highly skilled paraprofessional/ flexible support specialists to work in a team environment with students experiencing social emotional and/or behavioral challenges to provide short-term flexible wraparound support, stabilization and implement social emotional and behavioral interventions to support student's success. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelors Degree or higher - Degree in education, special education or related field such as counseling, and training and expertise in behavioral prevention and intervention and crisis management skills * 2-3 years previous experience working with individuals with social-emotional and behavioral challenges in an educational setting. * Strong verbal, written language and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members. * Ability to be flexible, think creatively, and work across a number of elementary schools with diverse staff and students DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: We seek candidates who have experience with behavioral prevention and intervention, crisis prevention and intervention strategies, and experience working with students who may be in crisis and presenting with behavioral challenge. Knowledge of behavioral management methodologies and systems - PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) Certification in CPI, QBS, or other crisis prevention and intervention system preferred.

North Suffolk is looking for Awake Overnight Counselors to join our team! Overnight Residential Counselors are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work as Awake Overnights in our residential homes. The right candidates will be responsible for providing care and assistance to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have experience working with developmentally disabled adults, or are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply. Full and part time positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift. Salary: $20 per hour. $2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs. What you'll do: Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until persons have left residential program, or until the morning staff person arrives. Perform security checks on an hourly basis to ensure safety of individuals and facility. Document each person's progress in the confidential record. Perform tasks on the cleaning checklist and all duties based on individual's needs and schedule. Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members. Complete medication counts. What you'll need: Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in any related field preferred. Experience: Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required. Skills: Must have valid Massachusetts Driver's license. Must be or able to become MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided). Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job Description As a Residential Support Counselor, you will provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth! Salary: $20 per hour. $2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs What you'll do: Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life. Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery. Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings. Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork. Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community What you'll need: Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred. Experience: In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Skills: Must have valid driver's license. Must be MAP certified within five months of hire and complete CPR/First Aide within orientation period (all training/certification provided). Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

As a Residential Support Counselor, you will provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth! Full and part-time positions available in Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and downtown Boston. Salary: $20 per hour. $2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs What you'll do: Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life. Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery. Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings. Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork. Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community What you'll need: Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred. Experience: In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Skills: Must have valid driver's license. Must be MAP certified within five months of hire and complete CPR/First Aide within orientation period (all training/certification provided). Additional skills: ASL fluency is a plus Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job Description North Suffolk is looking for Awake Overnight Counselors to join our team! Overnight Residential Counselors are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work as Awake Overnights in our residential homes. The right candidates will be responsible for providing care and assistance to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have experience working with developmentally disabled adults, or are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply. Full and part time positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift. Salary: $20 per hour. $2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs. What you'll do: Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until persons have left residential program, or until the morning staff person arrives. Perform security checks on an hourly basis to ensure safety of individuals and facility. Document each person's progress in the confidential record. Perform tasks on the cleaning checklist and all duties based on individual's needs and schedule. Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members. Complete medication counts. What you'll need: Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in any related field preferred. Experience: Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required. Skills: Must have valid Massachusetts Driver's license. Must be or able to become MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided). Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking Peer Support Specialists for our Adult Community Clinical Services Program (ACCS)! As a Peer Specialist for North Suffolk, you'll build supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning. The Peer Specialist position is designated for a person who has lived experience and wants to help guide others through the recovery process. We have multiple full and part-time positions available in Boston, East Boston and Chelsea. Please indicate preferred location in application. Salaries start at $47,500 for non-certified applicants and $51,300 for Certified Peers. Additional language differential for fluency in American Sign Language - please indicate language skills in application! What you'll do: Support persons served through Life and Care transitions, including visiting a hospital or other restrictive setting in order to provide connection and transition planning. Help clients establish goals to aid in their recovery Educate non-peer staff about self-directed care and how to best support a person through risk and crisis situations. Use peer-supported Evidence Based Practices including WRAP, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness exercises, Stages of Change, and others Commit to becoming an Agent of Change through presenting regular trainings and periodic in-service trainings for non-peer staff Provide support through self-disclosure of one's own experiences and the tenets of Recovery to develop the skills for self-advocacy Facilitate and co-facilitate skill-building, mutually supportive groups, and emphasize the importance of quality of life activities and community membership. Actively participate in North Suffolk peer team membership through recovery events Seek Continuing Education in the Peer Support field to ensure that best practices are upheld and that emerging evidence is incorporated into the work. What You'll Need: Education: Must possess or be willing/eligible to obtain one of the following Certifications within the first six months of employment: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or Family Partner Experience: Must identify as having Lived Experience of a Mental Health Diagnosis, a Substance Use Addiction, Extreme States, or Trauma that has caused significant life disruption Possess a desire to share those experiences in a purposeful and intentional way to influence the mental health system and provide recovery oriented support to those in ACCS services. Skills: Driver's license preferred but not required. Must be CPR/first aid certified within five months of hire (training provided). Bilingual language skills a plus! Spanish and American Sign Language skills needed. Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the PSLF program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job Description North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Support Specialist to join our Residential Meridian House Team! The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and service planning, individual and group counseling. This position is part time; 20 hours per week. Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Friday and Monday 5PM-10PM. What you'll do: Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in self-help skills, activities of daily living, socialization, leisure time and community integration. Implement, teach and assist individuals with treatment plan goals and objective on a consistent basis. Assist individuals in scheduling routine and preventative medical appointments, obtain and disseminate all reports to appropriate team members. Attend all required trainings within prescribed timelines. Transport individuals in agency vehicle as needed. Other duties as assigned. What you'll need: Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent required Bachelor's Degree and/or CADAC preferred. Experience: A minimum of one year full-time substance abuse counseling experience. If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years current continuous sobriety. Skills/Other: Must have a Massachusetts driver's license. Must have the ability to complete CPR/First Aid certification upon hire. Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

North Suffolk is looking for a Recovery Support Specialist to join our Residential Meridian House Team! The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for the health, safety and quality of life of individuals in a residential setting through advocacy, teaching and service planning, individual and group counseling. This position is part time; 20 hours per week. Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Friday and Monday 5PM-10PM. What you'll do: Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in self-help skills, activities of daily living, socialization, leisure time and community integration. Implement, teach and assist individuals with treatment plan goals and objective on a consistent basis. Assist individuals in scheduling routine and preventative medical appointments, obtain and disseminate all reports to appropriate team members. Attend all required trainings within prescribed timelines. Transport individuals in agency vehicle as needed. Other duties as assigned. What you'll need: Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent required Bachelor's Degree and/or CADAC preferred. Experience: A minimum of one year full-time substance abuse counseling experience. If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years current continuous sobriety. Skills/Other: Must have a Massachusetts driver's license. Must have the ability to complete CPR/First Aid certification upon hire. Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

North Suffolk is looking for Awake Overnight Counselors to join our team! Overnight Residential Counselors are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work as Awake Overnights in our residential homes. The right candidates will be responsible for providing care and assistance to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have experience working with developmentally disabled adults, or are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply. Full and part time positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift. Salary: $20 per hour. $2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs. What you'll do: Be awake and available to persons during overnight shift until persons have left residential program, or until the morning staff person arrives. Perform security checks on an hourly basis to ensure safety of individuals and facility. Document each person's progress in the confidential record. Perform tasks on the cleaning checklist and all duties based on individual's needs and schedule. Write daily notes at end of shift if needed, noting any incidents and maintain regular communication with other team members. Complete medication counts. What you'll need: Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in any related field preferred. Experience: Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required. Skills: Must have valid Massachusetts Driver's license. Must be or able to become MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided). Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions) North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job Description As a Residential Support Counselor, you will provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth! Full and part-time positions available in Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and downtown Boston. Salary: $20 per hour. $2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs What you'll do: Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life. Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery. Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings. Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork. Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community What you'll need: Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred. Experience: In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Skills: Must have valid driver's license. Must be MAP certified within five months of hire and complete CPR/First Aide within orientation period (all training/certification provided). Additional skills: ASL fluency is a plus Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

As a Residential Support Specialist, you will provide direct care to individuals with various mental health diagnoses living in a residential setting. The RSS will help individuals with daily living skills, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, risk mitigation and other areas based on the person centered treatment plan. Services are provided based on Recovery tenets and are aimed to promote overall health and well-being of persons served. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Human Services and join an organization with room for growth! Full and part-time positions available in Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and downtown Boston. Salary range: $17.50-$19.50 per hour, depending on program placement. What you'll do: Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life. Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery. Arrange and transport residents to appointments or daily outings. Complete administrative tasks, such as answering phones or filling out paperwork. Assist with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize to socialize and become more involved in their community What you'll need: Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience: In lieu of college degree, at least one year experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Skills: Must have valid driver's license. Must be MAP certified within five months of hire and complete CPR/First Aide within orientation period (all training/certification provided). Additional skills: ASL fluency a plus Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions) North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities

North Suffolk is looking for Direct Support Professionals and Residential Support Specialists to join our team! These team members provide direct care to individuals living in a residential setting. Direct Support Professionals are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while Residential Support Specialists work with individuals with various mental health related diagnoses. As a nonprofit organization, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for both entry level and experienced individuals to work in our residential homes. Full and part time day, evening and overnight positions available in Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, East Boston, Boston, Waltham, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Saugus. Please indicate preference for location and shift. Salary: $20 per hour. $2.00/hour differential for high intensity programs What you'll do: Offer guidance for residents during skills building Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, money management, doctor's appointments and assisting with personal hygiene Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management and develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness to help them live a self-directed life. Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all time Develop and promote a supportive relationship with the residents Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize and become more involved in their community. What you'll need: Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in any related field preferred. Experience: Zero to six years related experience (depending on DSP level) providing child care/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons OR Experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting OR Experience working with a population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Skills: Must have valid Driver's license. Must be or able to become MAP certified. Must be or able to become CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire (training provided). Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities