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Boys & Girls Village, Inc.

Paraeducator

Boys & Girls Village, Inc., Milford, Connecticut, United States, 06466

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BGV is seeking an energetic, motivated individual with solid experience working with youth with disabilities in a school environment.

Increased compensation for bachelor’s degree

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 has the opportunity to 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 Drivers 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.

In accordance 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 10% - 20% tuition discounts at participating universities

Training and development opportunities

Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff

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

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