Rewarding, challenging, humbling.
A Mary Cariola career is all about teamwork. Our staff of Teachers, Clinicians, Teacher Aides, Habilitation Specialists and administrative support work together to make a difference in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities.
Whether it’s in the classroom, a residential home, a sensory room or physical therapy suite, you’ll be a part of a team that celebrates accomplishments every single day. More than 650 employees share the same vision of transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Mary Cariola Center is a great place to work!
“I enjoy seeing our students achieve or surpass any limitations they or their families might face, due to their disabilities. Behind every child's eye, no matter what their disabilities, there is wisdom, grit, and resilience. They just need to see a village cheering them on, uplifting them, advocating for their voices, and encouraging them to succeed.”
“I have found my niche working with our medically fragile students who have intellectual developmental delays. Many in the world overlook them but they are a bright spot. I work with fun, loving and giving kids. I have found at Mary Cariola that there is truth in the statement ‘While they cannot speak they have much to say.’ It’s so important to listen and these children deserve being heard.”
"I enjoy working at Mary Cariola Children's Center because it’s a place that when you wake up in the morning it will be filled with new and exciting challenges. Not everyone can say they work with amazing colleagues and a supervisor who is supportive of creativity and promotes professional growth. Hopefully, my students are able to sense that first and foremost I care about them as individuals. Each day I’m blessed with the wonder of discovering abilities that are beyond obvious limitations."
"I have held many positions at Mary Cariola, but no matter what the position my favorite part is interacting with the students every day and helping them learn and grow. Our students have a high level of need, and I think it is important their needs are met as best as possible and they are not shorted because they may have complex needs or challenging behaviors. For me, it’s very rewarding when you can connect with the students, have fun with them, and show them that you truly enjoy working with them."
“Mary Cariola has helped me grow in many different ways. I started here at the agency as a Teacher’s Aide, went to become a Teacher’s Assistant and then a teacher. Throughout the years within these positions, I have improved my communication skills, have learned to become more patient, balance and manage different responsibilities. As I continued to grow in my personal and professional life, I decided to go back to school to receive my master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Autism, where Mary Cariola Center helped me to pursue my career.”