What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) - Early Childhood position at Penquis?
Location
Bangor, Maine
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Arrangement
Community / Field Based
Schedule
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The schedule includes 30 hours as an Early Childhood BHP, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. during school hours, and an additional 10 hours as a regular BHP during afternoon/evening hours.
Benefits Eligibility
Eligible
Compensation
The rate of pay for this position is $17.89-$23.26 per hour. Starting Pay is $17.89-$20.58 per hour and is negotiable based on experience, internal equity and active certifications.
Job Overview
Do you love working with young children? Are you patient, compassionate, creative, and looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? Penquis Adaptive Behavior Services seeks caring and dedicated Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) to provide one-on-one support to children receiving Section 28 Adaptive Behavior Services within local Head Start classrooms. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a child's journey while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment alongside families and other early childhood professionals. Experience working with children is preferred, but a caring attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to supporting children are equally important. Hours: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The schedule includes 30 hours as an Early Childhood BHP, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. during school hours, and an additional 10 hours as a regular BHP during afternoon/evening hours.
Responsibilities
- Build positive, supportive relationships with children.
- Help children development social, communication, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
- Encourage participation in classroom routines, activities, and peer interactions.
- Support children in achieving individualized goals through play, learning, and everyday experiences.
- Collaborate with families and educators to promote each child’s success.
- Celebrate small victories that led to meaningful lifelong growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Kind, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children.
- Dependable and able to work independently within a classroom setting.
- Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
- Strong communicator and enjoy collaboration and teamwork!
- Valid driver’s license in good standing with reliable transportation and automobile insurance.
- Interested in child development, education, behavioral health, social services, or related fields.
- Upon hire and periodically thereafter, you must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Benefits
- 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
- Paid Time off 3 Days upon hire
- Paid training for all required certifications
- Dental/Health/Vision
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
Additional Details
Questions About Applying
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email employment@penquis.org or call 207-973-3500 (TDD: 207-973-3520).
Equal Opportunity and Workplace Information
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.
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