Aide Behavioral Counselor

Aide Behavioral Counselor I

Barre, MA

Salary Range $23.00 - $24.94 Hourly Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Shift Fixed Weekday Shift (Monday to Friday) Education Level High School Diploma/GED/HiSET Category DSP & DSP Supervisors

Aide Behavioral Counselor I

Pay: $23.00-$24.92/hour

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Make a Difference Every Day

Stetson School is seeking an Aide / Behavioral Counselor I to provide direct behavioral and educational support to students with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Working alongside teachers, clinical staff, and education leadership, you'll help create a safe, supportive classroom environment while teaching social skills, reinforcing positive behaviors, and helping students develop strategies for managing emotions and navigating daily challenges.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient, relationship-focused, and passionate about helping young people succeed.

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• Health Insurance:
  Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance:
  Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance:
  Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative:
  Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Benefits for Part-time Employees:

• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)
• Student Loan Assistance:
  Consolidation and free debt counseling!
• Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)

What You'll Do:

• Provide ongoing behavioral support, supervision, and crisis management for students.
• Help implement and monitor individualized behavioral and classroom management plans.
• Support teachers in creating a positive, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Teach and reinforce social skills, problem-solving, anger management, and positive behaviors.
• Provide instructional and tutorial support to students under the direction of the teacher.
• Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of students and support safe transitions throughout the day.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral incidents using approved, least-restrictive intervention techniques.
• Document student behaviors, incidents, interventions, and other required information accurately and timely.
• Lead and participate in recreational activities, house meetings, and other student programming.
• Support daily routines, personal care, housekeeping, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Build positive relationships with students while consistently modeling dignity, respect, and appropriate behavior.
• Participate in required training, team meetings, case reviews, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Seven Hills Foundation?

At Seven Hills Foundation, Stetson School, your work can have a lasting impact. You'll help students build confidence, develop positive behaviors, strengthen social skills, and experience success in both the classroom and their daily lives.

If you're ready for a hands-on role where patience, consistency, and compassion can change a young person's day—and sometimes their future—apply today!

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