Academic Youth Counselor

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: Starting at $19/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

Summary:

As an Academic 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. CFK BHP's 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 for several weeks between July and August, with scheduling flexibility.

Benefits:

• Medical,
• Dental,
• Vision,
• 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.
• Generous PTO with increases the longer you're with our team!

Come join our amazing Team in the Fairfield public schools!

Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer!