Summary:

The Behavior Assistant/Youth Care Counselor duties are under the direct supervision and guidance of the Classroom Teacher, during school hours. In Education, he/she/they would assist in the implementation of each student’s school program. When working in the residential units, he/she/they will be supervised by the Youth Care Supervisor for that unit. The job entails supervising youth in normal routines, life skills, guidance in personal hygiene, recreational activities, and life skills. Capability to restrain a youth when necessary, is a condition of this job.

We are currently offering two exciting benefits:

· $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (see below)

· PLUS receive a Monthly Stipend in addition to your regular pay up to $694.00 per month through 06/30/2023. (see below)

Duties and responsibilities:

· To assist in program preparation to meet the individual needs of each student

· To assist in maintaining an environment that is conductive to learning by following established routines and schedules

· To assist the teacher in maintaining classroom records.

· To supervise and monitor student behavior at all times

· To handle all disturbances within the classroom

· To be a therapeutic agent using counseling and parenting skills, to structure and coordinate the entire daily routine of each youth.

· Be responsible for, and provide care and treatment for each youth at all times.

· Supervise meal times, including lunch during the school week.

· Know where youth are at all times.

· Record pertinent information in the daily log and write incident reports at the end of each shift

· Adhere to the Harmony Hill School code of ethics.

· Be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

· School day hours will be from 7:00am-3:00pm. Assist in the classroom until lunchtime.

· Non- school day hours can be from 7:00am-3:00pm or from 3:00pm-11:00pm.

· Will be required to work one major holiday, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

· May request to take holidays off, as approved by the Youth Care Director.

· Only 50% of PTO time can be utilized during school vacation periods, unless approved by the Youth Care Director.

Preferred qualifications:

• BA or BS degree
• Current credentials by the Rhode Island Department of Education and Approved Teacher Assistant Certification.
• Prior experience working with youth with emotional issues.
• Experience and or training in a human service field/mental health is required.
• Experience working with at-risk youth in an educational or therapeutic setting is preferred. Experience in trauma informed care a plus.
• Good communication, interacting well with others in a team environment, understanding and following rules and directions from supervisor.
• All training is available on site. Must be able to pass our physical intervention –Safety Care training.
• All candidates must clear Rhode Island state as well as federal background checks.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must have a valid, non-suspended, non-expired driver license and a good driving record.
• All employees are required to have the COVID-19 vaccination series completed prior to thier start date.

Benefits:

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

· $2,000.00 Sign-on bonus- Paid at select intervals throughout the youth care worker’s first year of employment.

· PLUS receive a Monthly Stipend in addition to your regular pay up to $694.00 per month through 06/30/2023 depending upon how many hours you work in Youth Care each month (not available for education department hours).

· Tufts Health Insurance. HHS pays 75% of the cost for full-time employees.

· Delta Dental Insurance.

· NEW! Vision Insurance.

· Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.

· Tuition reimbursement for relevant course work available after 6-months of employment.

· Generous time off. Earn the equivalent of up to 28 days. More than 5 weeks of time off during your first year.

· Plus 11 paid holidays per year.

· 403 (b) Retirement Savings plan.

· Voluntary benefits including; Aflac Insurance, ID Shield, and Additional Life Insurance.

· Employee Discount program through TicketsatWork©.

· Employee Referral Program. Earn $350 for referring a hired Youth Care Employee.

Join our team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are required to have completed the COVID-19 vaccination prior to the start of employment.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chepachet, RI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Employees are required to have completed the COVID-19 vaccination prior to start. Are you vaccinated?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RI Teacher Assistant Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.