Awake Overnight

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. Join a team of dedicated professionals driven to build a world where children with complex disabilities and visual impairments can learn and thrive! As an Awake Overnight in one of our cottages, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of our students.

You will remain awake and alert during your shift to perform routine checks of students in our residential programs. You will attend to their direct care, medical and behavioral needs and respond to- and document any emergencies or issues. Opportunity for career growth and professional development!

We will work with you to develop a schedule that meets your needs - weeknights and weekends! Tuition reimbursement day one! Minimum

Requirements: High School Diploma 1 years' experience working with special needs children or an equivalent combination or education and experience Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Crisis Prevention and Physical Intervention (CPPI), and Sign Language (dependent on program needs) The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position.

The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification. $17.68-$28.18 Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including: 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! Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination. Through Perkins' core programs and services, we work to fulfill our mission of serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families around the globe, as well as the educators, professionals and researchers who support them, by focusing on innovation and excellence in educational services, accessibility and professional development.

At Perkins, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our mission and we firmly believe that people with different backgrounds and experiences bring unique and necessary perspectives. If you are interested in an opportunity and your past experience doesn't match every requirement listed in the job description, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply.

You may be a great fit for this opportunity or others at Perkins.