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: Fairfield 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 Fairfield public schools!

Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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Academic Youth Counselor