REQUIRES AT LEAST 90 COLLEGE CREDITS!

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!

Openings:

Student Support Specialist (Ed-Tech III/BHP)

Locations:

• Kittery Kids Academy - K-8 Student Support Specialist (Ed-Tech III / BHP)
• Kittery Academy - 7-12 Student Support Specialist (Ed-Tech III/BHP)

Compensation:

Up to $23/hr Plus Excellent Benefits!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, School Day Hours!

Description:

Kittery Academy & Kittery Kids' Academy is a private special education school that blends behavioral support services with education for 10 students who have a mental health diagnosis that includes conduct disorders, anxiety and PTSD. As a Student Support Specialist (Behavioral Health Professional / BHP) for Connections for Kids you'll work alongside teachers, licensed clinicians and other school personnel to provide instructional support and teach behavioral management skills for our small group of students. This is a full time, school year position with time off for school vacation weeks and includes a 6 week summer program between July and August.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 90 college credits (3 years of college) REQUIRED.
• Have a valid drivers license with proof of auto insurance
• Are a positive person with a strong work ethic

BENEFITS:

• 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!
• 34 paid days off in your first year and increases the longer you're with our team!

Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to complete a criminal background check?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• minimum college credits - 90 credits (3 years of college) (Required)

Work Location: In person