School-Based BHP - Richmond School Department

Are you in search of a career that is enjoyable, fulfilling, and impactful? Do you wish to create a positive difference for children and adolescents in communities throughout Maine? If your answer is yes, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary

School-based BHPs provide individualized support to children and adolescents in public schools, aiming to achieve their learning and development objectives. They assess each student's unique needs, focusing on behaviors, social skills, personal routines, and self-care. By employing evidence-based practices and interventions, BHPs create a therapeutic and enriching learning environment that enables students to grow and thrive independently!

Opportunity Details 12 hours per week Monday

• Thursday 7:30 am - 10:30 am $20.00 - $22.00/hour (commensurate with experience) Current opportunity available in Richmond School Department Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent required Experience working with children (paid or volunteered) preferred. BHP certification preferred, but Woodfords will train! (Training will be provided upon hire) Valid driver's license with current auto insurance and use of a reliable vehicle Not certified as a School-Based BHP? We'll cover the training! Woodfords Family Services is proud to provide the Behavioral Health Professional Training & Certificate Program for the State of Maine . Through high-quality training, supervision, ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, graduates of the course are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve! Who We Are Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.