Academic Youth Counselor

PLEASE, Only apply if you have AT LEAST 90 COLLEGE CREDITS (REQUIRED!)

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 $22/hr & Excellent Benefits!

Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT!
• Medical,
• Dental,
• Vision,
• 11 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.
• 34 paid days off in your first year and increases the longer you're with our team!

Summary:

As a Day TreatmentAcademic 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. You'll 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 between July and August, with scheduling flexibility.

Come join our amazingTeam in the Fairfield public schools!

Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• required credits - do you have at least 90 college credits (Required)

Work Location: In person