Teacher Assistant

Job description:

This is a full time position Monday through Friday, with weekends off.

We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of one of our teams. We are a premier human service organization with more than 38 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services.

YOUR COMPENSATION: $21.00/hr to start with no experience or education

• Starting Salary: $21.00/hr (earn more with experience and degree)
• Raise when passing the Para Pro Assessment: $1040
• Career Ladder Raise to Step 2 as early as 6 months: $1040
• Continue with your Career Ladder to Step 3 and 4: $1560 for each step
• Raise when obtaining your Registered Behavior Technician credential in-house with us: $3120
• Referral Bonus: $1500 for every full-time referral who gets hired

Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent accepted with relevant experience.

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

• CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you
• TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT of up to $425 a credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per three hour course
• STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
• Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
• 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future

WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR NEW ROLE

• Two weeks of orientation provided to prepare you to begin your new role
• Learn about the mission and culture of our organization
• Listen to program leaders and staff as they share their experiences
• Hear from a student panel about their challenges and successes
• Get certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Get certified in 1st Aid and CPR
• Spend a day doing a guided observation

Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:

• Challenge yourself professionally while contributing to the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges
• Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly skilled professionals
• Empathize with traumatized youth needing support
• Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment
• TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!

'HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER'

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Starting Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsfield, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsfield, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person