Posted Date
4/01/2023
Full job description
Ellsworth, ME
Direct Client/Patient Care
Full Time, M-F Days
Req # 35224
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children! Join Our Team at KidsPeace Graham Lake School!
Are you passionate about helping children with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders? KidsPeace Graham Lake School is a special-purpose private school dedicated to serving students from pre-K through high school.
Why Join Us? At KidsPeace, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that provides individualized educational and behavioral services to our students. As a Student Support Specialist, you’ll work one-on-one in small classrooms, making a real impact on the lives of children.
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Training
Career Growth
Overtime Opportunity
Who We're Looking For: We seek compassionate, creative, and disciplined individuals who are eager to support our students. While experience in the field is preferred and compensated accordingly, it’s not required. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Must pass all required background checks and clearances from the Maine Department of Education, DHHS, and OCFS
Responsibilities:
Provide guidance and assistance to students
Utilize learning technology to support student learning and engagement
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address student needs
Monitor, evaluate and document student progress to ensure successful outcomes
KidsPeace Graham Lake School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re ready to contribute to a positive environment for children and help them reach their potential, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and join a team that’s changing lives!
Job Type: Full-time
KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:
· Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
· Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
· Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
· Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
· An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.
KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.