Berkshire County Arc
Hiring nurses in Lee, MA
- Sign-on bonus up to $4,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring days
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 1, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would join Berkshire County Arc in Pittsfield as nursing support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury living in community homes—not a hospital floor.
Employer research, Aug 1, 2026
The Training RN role runs Monday–Friday 8am–4pm at 40 hours with no overtime or on-call, so you teach MAP and staff medical education on a predictable weekday schedule.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: bcarc.orgNursing here covers long-term caseloads across 45+ residential homes, including multi-year relationships with people who may be non-verbal.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2019-06-09Source: bcarc.orgYou work from the Pittsfield base (395 South Street) across Berkshire and Hampden residential sites, in a city whose cost of living sits about 5% below the national level.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: all 2 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Lee
Nursing here
- Career development
Advancement opportunities listed on Training RN posting; staff survey covered opportunities for advancement
Berkshire County Arc · employer research
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As of 2026Source: bcarc.org- Tuition support
Free tuition for all MA state colleges
Berkshire County Arc · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
Training RN: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, 40 hrs/wk; no overtime or on-call. Nursing supervisor notes regular hours vs hospital but occasional off-hour emergency calls.
Berkshire County Arc · employer research
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As of 2026Source: bcarc.org- Nursing leadership
Caroline Eldred · Nursing Supervisor (Berkshire County)
Berkshire County Arc
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Benefits
Up to 80% health care paid; paid vacation, sick, and personal time; free tuition for all MA state colleges; $4,000 Training RN sign-on.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$38.50/hr
Training RN, Pittsfield MA, employer-provided
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$24.00/hr
Brain Injury Assistant Residential Site Manager, Southampton MA
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$21.00/hr
Day Program Direct Care Professional, Lee MA
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$4,000 sign-on for Training RN
As of 2026
- Benefits
Up to 80% health care paid (Training RN benefits)
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- Administrative & consulting nursesDays 11 open
- Patient case managers & advocatesDays 11 open
Residential / IDD & disability support nursing
Nursing Supervisor oversees nursing for 45+ residential homes in Berkshire and Hampden counties; long-term caseloads including non-verbal individuals.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: bcarc.orgAcquired Brain Injury residential
Brain Injury Services homes (each supporting four individuals) transitioning people from nursing homes to community residential care.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: bcarc.orgTraining Department (MAP / staff medical education)
Training RN does initial MAP training/recertification and teaches staff medical info; no OT or on-call in this role.
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Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings middling
- Indeed overall about 3.6/5 across work-life, pay, security, management, and culture; likes purpose and appreciation, wants better belonging and manager support.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Unreliable staffing / long shifts
- Relief staff report being stuck on 16-hour shifts when coworkers no-show; reliable peers praised but role seen as not long-term.
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As of 2025-06-16Source: indeed.com- Long-term patient relationships and work-life
- Nursing supervisor describes multi-year relationships with individuals, regular hours enabling parenting, more rewarding than clinic/hospital nursing.
Sources
As of 2019-06-09Source: bcarc.org
The hard parts
Indeed reviews sit around 3.6/5 overall, and relief staff describe getting stuck on 16-hour shifts when coworkers no-show.
Sources
As of 2026 · 2025-06-16Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Berkshire County Arc hire new grads?
All 2 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $4,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Administrative & consulting nurses (1) and patient case managers & advocates (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Berkshire County Arc, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Berkshire County Arc
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Berkshire County Arc sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- bcarc.org
Employer website
- bcarc.org/bcarc-nurses-get-unique-opportunity-to-build-patient-relationships-says-eldred
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- bcarc.org/1m-in-grants-awarded-to-berkshire-county-arc
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2018-06-26 · 2025
- bcarc.org/category/press
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2018-06-26 · 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/Berkshire-County-Arc/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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