Substitute School-based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) - Woodfords Family Services

School-Based Behavioral Health Professional

About the person we want to hire:

You are compassionate, energetic and a people person! You are supportive and have a passion for helping others. You have good verbal and written communication skills, and are an excellent problem solver. You are patient, understanding and creative. You're a dynamic individual who wants to impact the lives of people with special needs and their families! If this describes you, then a position as a School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) at Woodfords could be waiting for you.

About the role:

As a Woodfords' School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP), you will work one-on-one with a child or adolescent with special needs within a public school setting working on behaviors, social skills, personal and daily routines, as well as community inclusion. You will use strategies based on the principles and practices of applied behavior analysis to address challenging behaviors and learning deficits in children with developmental disabilities. You will be a key member of the In-Home Support program working independently with the child and cooperatively with a treatment team. Your schedule may be flexible allowing you to maintain a work/life balance.

We invest in you and provide you with paid training & opportunities for advancement! We will teach you the skills and strategies needed to be successful.

Key Qualifications:

• 90 college credit hours (bachelor's degree preferred) in psychology, social services, education, or related field (for those in pursuit of a graduate degree in behavior analysis, BCBA independent fieldwork supervision available)
• Willingness to attain certification as a Behavioral Health Professional (Course completed as part of employment and paid for by agency)
• The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) does not sponsor, approve or endorse Woodfords Family Services, the materials, information or sessions identified herein.
• Valid driver's license with current auto insurance and use of reliable vehicle.
• Experience working with children with mental health diagnoses and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Experience using teaching strategies derived from the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (highly desired).
• Flexibility to attend mandatory team meetings and trainings.
• A positive attitude, high energy level and creativity

About us:

Woodfords Family Services has been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families since 1967. For 50 years, our agency has been Maine's leader in the provision of services for individuals and their families with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities. Not only are we committed to our consumers and their families but we are also committed to our staff. That is why we have staff who have been working with us for 10, 20 and 30 plus years!

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We have a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs, including a 100% employer-paid plan, gym membership reimbursement and vision discounts (For full-time employees)
• Dental Insurance (For full-time employees)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

Additional Opportunities:

• For Advancement within Woodfords Family Services
• For Training and Professional Development