ParaEducator

Boys and Girls Village INC•Milford, CT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator provides direct care, behavior management, and supports educational and clinical services for the clients in the Charles F. Hayden School. The Para transitions the shelter children at 3pm from the Charles F. Hayden School to the shelters and assist with the after school routine. During school vacations/holidays and other school closings or delays (except for when school staff development is scheduled) the paraeducator has the opportunity to work in the shelter if needed.

Requirements

3 years’ experience working with children in a milieu based program.
Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, residential or day program
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Specialized license (Endorsement A) to drive students in agency vehicles
CPR, First Aid Certified
TCI and Boys & Girls Village Model Certified

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish)
Knowledge of cultural diversity and childhood development.

Responsibilities

Provides required assistance and supports to facilitate client’s behavior, emotional, educational, and social development and learning in accordance with an individualized service/treatment plan in a structured, intensive therapeutic milieu setting by working collaboratively with other members of the team
Participate in the planning and implementation of programming specifically designed to encourage development growth for a wide range of ages
Participate in weekly therapeutic groups as a co-facilitator, under guidance of clinical staff
Supports classroom activities and lessons with the educational staff
Provides crisis intervention utilizing Cornell Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques
Maintains appropriate ratios and motivation as indicated on point sheets
Provide a safe, orderly and nurturing living experience for children in care
Ensure that goals/objectives of each client’s service/treatment plan are implemented as part of the daily activities
Documentation of each client’s response to care and clinical interventions
Immediate notification to Shift Leads, Coordinator, or Manager regarding crisis situations, including elopements, major aggressions and sexual acting out.
When scheduled in the shelter, you are expected to work in inclement weather and may be mandated to stay beyond the end of the shift if coverage is required.
Be familiar with and implement all program policies and procedures
Complete Incident Reports as needed
Completes documentation in accordance with state, federal, and Boys & Girls Village policies
When 1:1 with a child must remain within arm’s length of the client until relieved by other staff
Attends supervision and staff meetings weekly
Discuss observations of client behaviors with Shift Lead Daily, Coordinator or Manager as requested
Create and maintain a clean work environment
Adhere to the staffing schedule with the understanding that shift assignments are determined by program needs
Carries out all additional assignments as directed