Student Support Paraprofessional - Behavioral Health Education (temp)

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• Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions.
• We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services.
• Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.
• Job Summary The Student Support Paraprofessional provides 1 to 1, IEP related services, and directly attends to certain specified needs of the student.
• Working under the supervision of certified staff, the Paraprofessional provides observation and monitoring of assigned students to support learning, ensure safety and prevent injury.
• Coaches a student towards established goals which increase academic success and decrease behavioral disruptions.
• Works collaboratively with assigned teachers, clinicians and other support staff.
• This position is part-time, 30 hrs/week, no benefits.

Schedule

• part time, Monday
• Friday; 8:15am - 2:15pm. Career growth opportunities available.

Previous experience working with children and/or adolescents in an educational or clinical setting preferred High School diploma or GED required Familiarity with behavior management techniques and procedures Effective communication skills

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