Boys & Girls Village, Inc.
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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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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