Paraprofessional

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.

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