What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-based BHP - Greater Portland position at Woodfords Family Services?
*$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!*
Are you looking for a fun, meaningful, and rewarding career? Do you desire making a positive impact for children and adolescents across Maine communities? If so, we invite you to apply!
Woodfords Family Services has exciting openings for School-based Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) in Portland, ME! These are full-time positions (32-35 hours per week) and include a generous benefits and compensation package.
Position Summary
School-based BHPs work one-on-one with children and adolescents within the public school setting to help achieve learning and development goals. Individual needs are assessed and based on the learner's behaviors, social skills, personal and daily routines, and self-care.
Through the use of evidence-based practices and intervention, BHPs help foster a therapeutic and meaningful learning environment for students to grow and thrive with independence!
Opportunity Details
- Full-time, 7:30am - 3:30pm (hours will vary based on school calendar)
- Monday through Friday - No Weekends!
- $20.00 - $22.00/hour (commensurate with experience)
- $1,500 Sign-on Bonus - paid after successful completion of 6 months of employment
- Current opportunities available in Portland school districts!
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- BHP certification preferred but not required! (Training will be provided upon hire)
- Valid driver's license with current auto insurance and use of a reliable vehicle
Not certified as a School-Based BHP? We'll cover the training!
Woodfords Family Services is proud to provide the Behavioral Health Professional Training & Certificate Program for the State of Maine. Through high-quality training, supervision, ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, graduates of the course are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve!
Our employees are our greatest asset
In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits package to full-time employees:
- Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
- Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
**Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program**
Who We Are
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.
Salary : $20 - $22
