Educational Assistant Paraprofessional - Behavioral Health Education

Hartford HealthCare • Killingly, CT

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About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery. Program Summary Natchaug Hospital Clinical Day Treatment (CDT) Schools are located at six sites throughout Eastern Connecticut. Students are referred and placed by Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to provide education to these students on a short- or long-term basis, dependent on school needs. Natchaug CDT offers special education services to students in grades 1–12 whose social, emotional or behavioral health problems prevent them from functioning successfully in a regular school environment. Each student’s individual academic and clinical treatment plan is designed to address their special needs and return them to their regular schools as soon as possible. Job Summary Assists the teacher with classroom instruction, behavior management, and clerical duties. Assists with all student activities as assigned. Provides transportation to the students as needed in company vehicle.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or clinical setting.
• High School diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid drivers license with good driving record, minimum 3 consecutive years.
• Ability to obtain a Public Service License (PSL), which requires you to pass pre-hire drug screen and DOT physical exam and background checks.
• Familiarity with a behavior management techniques and procedures.
• Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with classroom instruction
• Assists with behavior management
• Assists with clerical duties
• Assists with all student activities as assigned
• Provides transportation to the students as needed in company vehicle

Benefits

• Paid school holidays and breaks
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%25
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees