Assistant Program Coordinator
Children's Residential Program
Randolph, MA
Support. Empower. Transform.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 3–21) with Autism and developmental disabilities. As an Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.
What You’ll Do
- Step in as a reliable leader, ensuring the program runs smoothly in the Program Manager’s absence by supervising your team, and coordinating daily activities and programs for all residents.
- Support children with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication.
- Create a positive, structured environment that encourages communication, play, and skill-building.
- Use behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
- Partner with clinical, educational, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
- Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and school transitions.
What You Bring
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience.
- Patience, compassion, and the ability to support children with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
- Experience with children or individuals with special needs is required.
- The capacity to provide strong supervisory and leadership skills while supporting and guiding your team with empathy, patience, and respect.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: $23.50/hour-$24.50/hour
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.
- Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match.
- Career Growth: Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
- Well-Being Resources: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
- Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.
*Benefits received dependent on number of hours constantly worked
Make a positive impact – Apply today!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid and current U.S. driver's license
- At least one year of licensed driving experience
- Experience working with children or individuals with special needs
- Ability to provide strong supervisory and leadership skills
What We Do
The May Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to children and adults with autism. It also supports people with other developmental disabilities through schools, clinical programs, applied behavior analysis, and services delivered across the lifespan. Its mission centers on improving learning, independence, and quality of life for individuals and families in community settings.
