BHP- Portland Public Schools

Job Description

Job Description

• $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Connections for Kids is one of Maine’s leading mental health agencies and for 26 years have been making a difference in the lives of children and families!

Job Description

Working as a School Based Section 28 BHP (Behavioral Health Professional) you will work one-on-one in a classroom providing support to a student who has a developmental disability. Our BHP's work in tandem with a supervisor and school personnel to teach daily living skills, social skills and coping skills. At Connections for Kids you'll advance your career while making a lasting difference in the life of a child!

We have positions open in the Portland public schools!

This is a 30-35 hour per week position, Monday through Friday following the school year calendar, with time off for school vacation weeks. It also includes a part time Extended School Year program for 5 weeks between July and August.

Qualifications

If you...

Have a completed high school diploma or higher,

Have experience working with children,

Are able to get fingerprinted through the DOE and Ed Tech 1 certification,

Possess a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance,

Enjoy working with children and being part of a tight-knit team,

Are a positive person with a strong work ethic,

Benefits : $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Competitive starting pay rate of $16.50 per hour,

Medical,

Dental,

Vision,

Paid sick time,

Relaxed and casual work environment,

Convenient school hours, Monday through Friday,

Company issued Chromebook,

Tuition reimbursement,

Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program,

Discounts to a host of local businesses such as an 18% discount for Verizon,

A 403b plan with matched contributions after a year of employment,

Short-term disability coverage,

Complimentary long-term disability coverage and life insurance at no cost,

Paid BHP certification, Safety Care training and First Aid / CPR!

Additionally, because of the importance of a work-life balance, our generous time off package totals 22 paid days off in your first year and increases the longer you're with our team!

If you’d like to be part of our amazing CFK team, submit your cover letter and resume today!

Location : We have positions open in the Portland public schools

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $16.50 per hour