Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Portland Public Schools

Connections for Kids • South Portland, ME

78d • $22

About The Position

Welcome to Connections for Kids! Connections For Kids is one of Maine's leading mental health agencies that believes in individualized, child and family centered care. For 26 years we have been creating better futures for children and families! As a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) for School Based Section 28, you'll work one-on-one with a student who has a developmental disability. Our BHP's work right alongside their student in their classroom in partnership with a supervisor and school personnel to teach daily living skills, social skills and coping skills, and work on the goals in the student's individualized plan. At Connections for Kids you'll advance your career while making a lasting difference in the life of a child! These are 30-35 hour per week positions, Monday through Friday following the school year calendar, with time off for school vacation weeks. They also include a part time Extended School Year program for 5 weeks between July and August with scheduling flexibility during the summer months.

Requirements

• Have a completed high school diploma.
• Able and willing to complete a criminal background check.
• Possess a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a student who has a developmental disability.
• Teach daily living skills, social skills, and coping skills.
• Collaborate with a supervisor and school personnel.
• Implement goals from the student's individualized plan.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 11 paid holidays
• 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
• Discounted pet insurance
• Discounts to a host of local businesses including 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
• 34 paid days off in your first year and increases the longer you're with our team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees