Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 37,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Job SummaryThe Student Support Specialist provides support to the educational team as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the students. Working under the supervision of certified staff, the Student Support Specialist provides observation and monitoring of assigned students to support learning, ensure safety and prevent injury.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and/or adolescents in an educational or clinical setting preferred

• High School diploma or GED required

• Valid driver’s license

• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and procedures

• Effective communication skills

• Must have and maintain telephone number for scheduling 

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.