Relocation Employment Opportunities at MAB

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Since 1973, MAB has provided supports in a range of residential and vocational settings in the Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts areas for adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and secondary disorders such as blindness, deafness, behavioral challenges, cerebral palsy, and issues related to aging. Our experience allows us to help adults with diverse needs maximize their independence and enjoy the best possible quality of life. Hundreds of young adults graduating from special education and many individuals with brain injuries leaving nursing facilities become eligible for state-funded employment and residential supports in Massachusetts each year. Local businesses and organizations partner with MAB to provide innovative vocational, volunteer and recreational opportunities. We also collaborate with other service providers and work with families to ensure that individuals with disabilities can pursue their dreams and live full lives in the community. For more information on the following positions, please contact Shaun Kinsella at skinsella@mabcommunity.org.

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FAQs

Positions Available

Residential Counselor – Residential Counselors provide support to small groups of men or women living in a community residential setting with the goal of maximizing their capacity for personal growth, independence and community membership consistent with their individual support plan. Responsibilities include assisting our participants with their daily living skills, transportation, administering medication, and supporting them in their goals for community access and independence. Most schedules include evenings and one weekend day. Pay rates begin at $16.00 an hour, $17 an hour after Medication Administration Certification. To apply, please click here and select Relocation Opportunity. Have copies of your resume, driving license, preference assessment and certificates ready so you can upload them to our applicant database.

Program Specialist – The Program Specialist works in our community based day program in Allston with groups of participants with developmental disabilities, vision disabilities and other disabilities. The goals of the participants include community employment, and the specialist works with them on the skills that they need to achieve this goal. Program specialist are also responsible for transporting participants to and from the day program in the provider’s wheelchair accessible vehicles. Hours tend to be 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Pay rates begin at $16 an hour, $17 an hour after Medication Administration Certification. To apply, please click here and select Relocation Opportunity. Have copies of your resume, driving license, preference assessment and certificates ready so you can upload them to our applicant database.

Individual Supports-Adult Companion -The Adult Companion provides support to participants with brain injuries and other chronic conditions in their homes with the goal of maximizing their capacity for personal growth, independence and community membership consistent with their individual support plan. Responsibilities include assisting participants with their daily living skills, transportation, accompanying them to medical appointments, grocery shopping and carrying out any other chores as necessary. The hours vary between day and evening hours with the salary being $17 an hour. To apply, please click here and select Relocation Opportunity. Have copies of your resume, driving license, preference assessment and certificates ready so you can upload them to our applicant database.

Individual Supports-Case Manager – The Case Manager provides support to participants with brain injuries and other chronic conditions in their homes with the goal of maximizing their capacity for personal growth, independence and community membership consistent with an individual support plan. Responsibilities include managing finances, medical case management, landlord relations, and community participation in line with an individual’s support plan. The pay rate is $17 per hour. To apply, please click here and select Relocation Opportunity. Have copies of your resume, driving license, preference assessment and certificates ready so you can upload them to our applicant database.

One to One Vocational Coach –This unique program is entirely based in the community and supports participants as they re-learn skills necessary to reach their vocational and educational goals. Duties can include resume writing, interview prep, on the job shadowing, transportation, and employer relations. These positions are daytime hours with the salary being $17.00 an hour. To apply, please click here and select Relocation Opportunity. Have copies of your resume, driving license, preference assessment and certificates ready so you can upload them to our applicant database.

Recruitment process

To apply, please click here and select Direct Support Professional (Relocation Opportunity to MA). Have copies of your resume, driving license, preference assessment and certificates ready so you can upload them to our applicant database.
Complete the National Recruitment Preference Assessment on-line.
You can attend one of our virtual information sessions which are posted online at the top of this page. This is an opportunity to receive more information and to ask questions of the presenters. Information sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please ensure you have access to a computer/tablet/phone with a camera and attend with the camera on. Attendance is optional but highly recommended.
All initial interviews will take place with one or more of MAB’s recruiters using Microsoft Teams. You should make sure you have access to a computer with Teams capabilities, such as a camera and headset, and test it out prior to your interview. Appearing to be prepared goes a long way when making a first impression. Make sure you can attend your scheduled time. Due to the high volume, applicants who no not attend or “ghost” their interview will be rejected from the program.
Second interviews will also take place using Microsoft Teams and will involve one of MAB’s program managers.
MAB conducts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and fingerprint-based checks of the state and national criminal history database for all current and prospective employees. The first of these checks occur after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
MAB has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. Prospective employees are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and must return a negative result in order to obtain employment. You will be required to take one in your home state and a second one will take place upon arrival in Massachusetts.
Some programs require staff to complete and submit the results of a 1-step TB test and a physical examination. Results will be accepted so long as the exam occurred within the previous 12 months. TB testing and physical exams can take place upon arrival in Massachusetts.
Driving is an essential part of an employee’s position. While a majority of our programs are equipped with transportation suitable for its individuals, some positions require the use of personal vehicles. All applicants will need a valid driving license and be expected to sit the Massachusetts driving test after arrival. All applicants will be expected to submit a copy of their driving license before their second interview.

Accommodation

All new recruits will be provided with temporary accommodation within a 45 minute drive of our offices and programs. Accommodation is basic and is likely to be at an Extended Stay. This consists of a single bedroom with a private bathroom and kitchenette. The first two months will be provided for free. The third month will be provided at a charge of $125 a week. After three months, recruits may find their own accommodation or continue to rent through our partners at market rates. Recruits to the Boston and Central Massachusetts areas should conduct their own research into the affordability of accommodation in the area as it can be expensive. Not all worksites are in the city and maybe in outlying areas.
Please note that MAB accommodation is provided only for the new employee and consists of one bed. The accommodation is not suitable for children or dependents. Partners may be accommodated by request.
MAB may provide reimbursement for Uber for the first month. This will be on a case by case basis and be dependent on the location of accommodation, the location of the worksite, and the shift pattern assigned.

Training

Orientation – New employees will attend New Hire Orientation for a minimum of three days. The largest portion of this training takes place at the ADS headquarters in Allston. Training is provided by nurses, clinicians, orientation and mobility specialists, and other leaders in their field. Due to COVID restrictions, all or some of this training may occur virtually.
CPR and First Aid – All recruits we be signed up for First Aid and CPR training as a part of their initial orientation.
MAP – Most positions require the staff member to be able to administer medications responsibly and accurately. Therefore, staff is required to be certified in the Medication Administration Program (MAP) within the first six months of their hire and maintain their certification. MAP training classes are provided at MAB. MAB is also a testing site for MAP certification.
CPI – Everybody can have a bad day. MAB staff need to know how to respond safely and compassionately when this happens. MAB provides Crisis Prevention and Intervention training to all staff focusing on de-escalation techniques. This will generally take place as a part of the initial orientation process.

What will the first few weeks look like?

Recruits will usually arrive in Massachusetts on the same day. They will have the opportunity to settle into their accommodation. Current MAB staff will be available to take all new recruits for dinner in the local area on the day that they arrive.
The next day new recruits will come to the main office and meet with Human Resources. They will complete any necessary hiring paperwork and sign up for benefits.
The rest of the week and into the next week will be new hire orientation training for all new staff at the main office.
The following week new recruits will receive specific program assignments, including hours and locations. They will have the opportunity to meet with their new manager and visit the program.
The second and third weeks will consist of further training and shadowing shifts, while new recruits continue to orient to the location and to their new program. These weeks are also an opportunity for any program-specific trainings to be completed. These may be done at the program, in the office, or on-line as appropriate.
Some time in the third week, recruits will begin their regular schedule.
The next cohorts are anticipated to arrive on October 5th.
Our July and August arrival cohorts are currently here. Our September arrival cohort is now full. We are currently recruiting for our October 5th arrival cohorts which will be the final grouping of 2021.

*These plans are subject to change based on the current COVID status.

COVID Precautions:

MAB is committed to all of our staff members becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves, their families, their colleagues and our participants. All recruits coming to Massachusetts will be required to provide evidence of at least having their first COVID vaccination. Everyone will be expected to become fully vaccinated on arrival if not before.
All plans for training and orientation are subject to change based on the current needs and COVID positivity rates.
All new recruits may be expected to self-isolate on arrival. A PCR test will be administered and isolation will end when the results have been received.
Trainings and meetings may be delivered remotely via Microsoft Team and MABs on-line Learning Management System. These trainings may be delivered while new recruits are in isolation.
All new recruits will be expected to abide by COVID regulations in accordance with State recommendations.

Providing a buddy:

Each recruit may be offered a buddy if requested. The buddy will be a current staff member and may have been a recruit in the past.
The role of the buddy is to answer your questions before you arrive. Email them with all those lingering questions about the job and about living in Massachusetts. Call them to talk about your nerves and how they felt before they arrived.
Your buddy may also be available to help orient you when you arrive. They are a friendly welcome to your new life.
You will also be put in touch with other recruits that are arriving around the same time as you so that you can make accommodation plans, travel together, or just get to know each other.

Benefits -MAB believes in the importance of employee benefits as an extension of an employee’s overall compensation. Our outstanding benefits package includes:

Affordable Insurance Options–Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) — An extremely lucrative account where MAB reimburses an employee up to 50% of their health insurance deductible
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Medical and Dependent Care accounts available
Time Off — Combined Earned Time hours accruing to 26 days off after the first year of employment, to be used for holiday, vacation, personal and sick days (Earned Time accrual rate increases with tenure)
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Employer-Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Voluntary Accident, Short Term and Life Insurances in addition to the above benefits
403(b) Retirement Savings
Tuition Remission in lieu of tuition for specified classes to assist human service employees to gain access to a college education
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Additional Benefits / Corporate Discounts

FAQs

For more information on benefits, please contact Human Resources at hr@mabcommunity.org.

How to apply:

Complete the on-line application by clicking here and fill out the Preference Assessment here.