Para Educator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Paraeducator provides direct care, behavior management, and supports educational and clinical services for the clients in the Charles F. Hayden School. During school vacations/holidays and other school closings or delays (except for when school staff development is scheduled) the paraeducator can work in the shelter if needed.

· 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

· Provides crisis intervention utilizing Cornell Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques

· Ensure that goals/objectives of each client’s service/treatment plan are implemented as part of the daily activities

· 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.

· Completes documentation in accordance with state, federal, and Boys & Girls Village policies

· Must have high school diploma

· Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

· Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, residential or day program

· Bachelor’s degree in education or a behavioral health related field such as social work, counseling, human services or a related area, or Associates degree or 3 years’ experience working with children in a milieu-based program preferred.

Inaccordance with State guidelines, all school employees are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine .

PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:

The Charles F. Hayden School is committed to serving children through a psycho-educational, clinically informed therapeutic milieu. Collaborative educational planning and placement teams including families and district personnel design Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) for every student.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.

FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Free annual flu shots
• Wellness workshops

FOR YOUR FUTURE

• a 401K plan with employer contributions
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.

FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
• Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for tuition discounts at participating universities
• Training and development opportunities

FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual candidates for qualified positions.
• Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

· Remote interview process offered

· Personal protective equipment provided and required

· Plastic shields at work stations

· Temperature screening at all entrances

· Social distance guidelines in place

· Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21