Assistant Coordinator of Residential Living
About The Position
Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. The Assistant Coordinator of Residential Living works in our residential cottages to provide supervision, organization, and administrative coverage to a residence for students with complex disabilities and visual impairments. The ACRL assists in the coordination of the administrative and operational aspects of student residential life, including supporting and training of residential staff as well as attend to the direct care, medical and behavioral needs of students in the residence.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold student and staff rights
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Possess good judgment and are an effective problem solver in the management of the residence.
- Dependable, conscientious and punctual.
- Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
- Respects the confidentiality and human rights of the students and staff.
- Makes effective use of time, completes work on schedule, and meets deadlines.
- Produces clear, well-written reports in proper formats and submits reports/IEP on time.
- Demonstrates flexibility adjusting to changes in daily routines, students’ needs, and administrative directives, policies and procedures.
- Ability to step into a leadership role
- Displays enthusiasm for job duties, assignments, and the school.
- Associate's degree
- Two (2) years experience working with children with disabilities
- Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Crisis Prevention and Physical Intervention (Safety Care) certifications
- Sign Language (dependent on program needs)
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive school vehicles including chair cars
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide support to residential staff during shifts, ensuring consistent implementation of program routines and student programming.
- Assist supervisors in monitoring staff performance, documentation, and compliance with policies.
- Maintain effective communication and collaborate with cottage staff, administrators, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Act as liaison with education, health services, clinical, and educational staff.
- To complete other duties as assigned.
- Provide direct supervision to Teaching Assistants and Awake Overnights
- Provide Yearly Performance Appraisals to Teaching Assistants and Awake Overnights
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellness programs available.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with employer match
- Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
- Paid Time Off
- Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
