Academic Youth Counselor

2 months ago


South Portland, United States Connections For Kids Full time
Connections for Kids is one of Maine's leading mental health agencies and for 26 years has been making a difference in the lives of children and families

Position: Academic Youth Counselor

Location: Portland Public Schools

Compensation: Up to $23/hr

Qualifications:
  • Have 90 college credits (3 years of college)
  • Have a valid driver's license
  • Are willing to complete a criminal background check
Summary:

As an Academic Youth Counselor for Connections for Kids, you'll provide one-on-one support to a student who has a mental health diagnosis, and who struggles with behavioral challenges during their school day. CFK BHP's work right alongside their student in their classroom, in partnership with a licensed clinician and school personnel to provide support, behavioral management skill building and a path to success.
This is a 35-40 hour per week, school year position, Monday through Friday. It includes time off for school vacations, and a part time Extended School Year program for several weeks between July and August, with scheduling flexibility.

Benefits:
  • Medical,
  • Dental,
  • Vision,
  • Paid holidays,
  • Discounted pet insurance,
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance as well as life insurance,
  • Company issued Chromebook,
  • Relaxed and casual work environment,
  • Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program,
  • Discounts to area businesses, including an 18% discount through Verizon,
  • Participation in a 403b retirement plan with matched contributions after a year of employment,
  • Room to grow in our expanding agency,
  • Convenient school hours, Monday through Friday,
  • We provide paid training for BHP Certification, First Aid/CPR and Safety Care.
  • Generous paid time off that increases the longer you're with our team

Come join our amazing Team in the Portland public schools

Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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