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Behavioral Health Professional - Early Childhood
Location:
Newport, ME
Description:
Join our team at Woodfords Family Services as a Behavioral Health Professional and support kids and their families to reach goals. Woodfords is hiring a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) to work with a consumer in Corinna. Are you looking to supplement your income, gain experience that will support careers in psychology, social work, education, and more? Do you want to do work that is flexible and rewarding? Woodfords is currently offering a $375 Bonus for this position . Bonus paid to eligible employees after 6 months of employment. We are seeking a compassionate and energetic individual, who is committed to support a child with special needs and their family, to join our Rehabilitative & Community Support team! SCHEDULE BHP needed in Corinna for a 4 year old boy 16 hours per week. Weekday and weekend availability required. SUMMARY BHPs positively impact children and teens with special needs in their communities. Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) support consumers to practice and learn skills related to behavior management, communication, independent living, self-care, self-help, socialization, and community integration. Although the work can be flexible, our BHPs do work consistently with the same consumer in order to build and maintain great working relationships. PAY $18.00 - $20.00/hour commensurate with experience. SUPPORTING SUCCESS If you are excited to support kids, teens, and their families to reach their goals, we will train you to be successful as a Behavioral Health Professional! Woodfords invests in our BHPs and provides you paid training and opportunities for professional growth. We want our BHPs to be successful and teach skills and strategies needed. We carefully match our Behavioral Health Professionals and consumers. Supervisors are available to provide on-going support to BHPs. QUALIFICATIONS BHPs are required to have a high school diploma or GED , and college-level coursework is great. BHPs work out in the community, and a valid driver's license , as well as a reliable, insured vehicle are required. People who have e xperience working with children with autism or with intellectual and developmental disabilities and using strategies derived from the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are great candidates. Creativity, flexibility, and a desire to help children and their families to learn skills and meet goals is required. THE WORK Behavioral Health Professionals work directly with children who have special needs. BHPs work within consumers' homes and communities on goals that focus on behavioral support, building social skills, practicing personal and daily routines, and getting children included within their community. BHPs are an important part of the team. They work directly and independently with consumers, and collaboratively with the child's treatment team. Successful BHPs work well on their own, and are able to build great working relationships with consumers, Consumers' families, and other members of the team. FROM A BHP "I am a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) at Woodfords, and I love being able to work in the school system as well as provide services in-home. As an aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), this is a great way to gain experience working with consumers in various settings. One of my favorite parts of working as a BHP is establishing connections and building relationships with my consumers and their families. I have learned how important it is to have positive relationships in order to effectively do my job and provide support to my consumers. Since day one as a BHP at Woodfords, I have had nothing but positive interactions with my co-workers. I have always admired how supportive all of my supervisors are. They always find a way to show staff that their hard work is appreciated, and always incorporate ways to make the work environment fun." - Caitlyn, BHP ABOUT WOODFORDS For nearly 55 years, Woodfords Family Services has been committed to the support and inclusion of people with autism, intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities and their families. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Woodfords Family Services
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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