Description
Start your Career with us!
Join our Autism Residential Team in Southborough, Massachusetts for a 12-month postgraduate internship where we provide you with the essential resources, research and education to start your career.
What You'll Learn:
- Provide instruction and care using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
- Build positive relationships and celebrate every success
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized educational programs
- Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and goals
- Teach and support skill development in areas such as:
- Communication and social interaction
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal hygiene
- Vocational and pre-employment skills
- Adaptive physical education and self-preservation
- Promote a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment in both classroom and residential settings
What You’ll Love:
- $5000 Completion Bonus at the end of the twelve-month internship
- Generous vacation & personal time
- Flexible schedules
- Autism research participation opportunities
- A fun, team-oriented environment with a cohort of new graduates just like you
- The chance to make a lasting impact every day
- Learn about our 100% free master’s degree programs through Western New England University or Simmons University
- Health & wellness programs & many more perks
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Compassion, patience and dedication to help autistic students who engage in challenging behaviors
- Valid Driver’s License with a personal vehicle
- American Red Cross CPR (can be completed with us)
- CALM training (Physical and Verbal De-escalation training)
What We Do:
The New England Center for Children (NECC) is a global leader in autism education and research. We provide a comprehensive structure to help children and young adults with autism through evidence-based services in home-based, day, and residential programs, in unison with ongoing research on educational best practices.
NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued. We believe that fostering diversity and equity makes us a stronger, more successful community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Compassion, patience and dedication to help autistic students who engage in challenging behaviors
- Valid Driver’s License with a personal vehicle
