Special Ed Paraprofessional

Position: 1:1 Special Ed Paraprofessional
Description

_Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?_

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Direct Care Professional position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux's mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Position:

We are seeking a Student Support Professional who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Primary

Responsibilities Include:

+ Responsible for 1:1 support for adolescent (between the ages of 8-21) within the classroom environment

+ Accurately and completely document behavioral incidents, supplemental observations, necessary logs, and token information.

+ Collect and/or computerize behavioral data as assigned.

+ Promote independence by teaching and coaching students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)

+ Facilitate activities

+ Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child's cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development

+ Manage behavioral incidences within the classroom setting, utilizing principles of PBIS and the token economy

+ Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.

+ Document shift happenings at the conclusion of the shift

+ Display effective problem-solving skills

+ Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness

+ Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment

Pay:

+ Base pay now starting at $19.50 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree

+ Experience credit applied in addition to base pay

+ $1,560 annual increase for Master degree

+ Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards:

+ 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)

+ 8 sick days

+ Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

+ 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Career accelerator program (ASCEND).This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn morehere

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor Degree

+ Be at least 21 years of age

+ Possess and maintains a valid drivers' license

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the…