What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Hillcrest Educational Centers?
Are you feeling stuck in a dead-end job? Yearning for a career that truly matters?
At Hillcrest Educational Centers, we believe in the power of hope and transformation. Join our professional team in beautiful Berkshire County, where we provide individualized support to children, adolescence and their families facing challenges.
Please apply on Indeed or visit our career site at https://hillcrestec.org/
Brookside ITU is a unique residential program specializing in the treatment of girls. Students come here with diverse backgrounds and histories, but all are here to work on correcting problematic behaviors and learning new skills that will eventually help them return safely to the community.
Job Description:
Ensures the safety, security and well-being of all students in the assigned area; seek opportunities to teach and facilitate growth of inner control through choices and decision making; function as member of the Treatment team (though not making decisions or representations pertaining to treatment issues, discharge planning or post-discharge arrangements).
YOUR COMPENSATION: $21.00 to $24.00/hr to start!
BENEFITS BEYOND THE PAYCHECK
- CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you (up to $2400 paid annually/$600 per quarter)
- TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT of up to $425 a credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per three hour course.
- STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
- EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
- WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
- HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
- Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
- 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future
WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR NEW ROLE
- Two weeks of orientation provided to prepare you to begin your new role
- Learn about the mission and culture of our organization
- Listen to program leaders and staff as they share their experiences
- Hear from a student panel about their challenges and successes
- Get certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Get certified in 1st Aid and CPR
- Spend a day doing a guided observation
Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:
- Challenge yourself professionally while contributing to the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges
- Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly skilled professionals
- Empathize with traumatized youth needing support
- Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment
- TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!
Bachelor's Degree. Relatable experience considered.
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $2,400
