Job Description

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

Job Description

Come join our amazing BHP team in the Portland public schools!

Working as a School Based Section 28 BHP (Behavioral Health Professional) 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications

_ If you..._

• Have a completed high school diploma or higher,
• 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,

_ .....you're our ideal candidate! Reach out to us today!_

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Competitive starting pay rate of $18.00 per hour,
• 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!

_ Additionally, because of the importance of a work-life balance, our generous time off package totals 34 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 resume today!

Location: We have positions open in the Portland public schools

*All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to be considered