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!