Behavioral Health Professional; BHP; Early Childhood

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
• Paid Time off+3 Days upon hire
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

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.