Paraeducator

Location: Milford, CT

• 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.
  • 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
  • Career Growth 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

We are an equal opportunity employer.