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CONNECTIONS FOR KIDS

Student Support Specialist

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $47,840/yr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Portland, ME (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$41,219 / year median in Maine

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Job description:
REQUIRES AT LEAST 90 COLLEGE CREDITS.
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!
Openings:
Student Support Specialist/ BHP Location:
Portland, Maine Compensation:
Day Treatment Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Auburn Public Schools - $22-$24/hr
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, School Day Hours ( Listed as Part-time due to school breaks)
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 90 college credits (3 years) Are a positive person with a strong work ethic
Summary:
As a Day Treatment Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) 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 35-37 hour per week, school year position, Monday through Friday and includes time off for school vacations.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental Vision (available if consistent full-time hours are met) Relaxed and casual work environment, Convenient school hours, Monday through Friday, Company issued Chromebook, Tuition reimbursement, Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Discounted pet insurance, Discounts to a host of local businesses including an 18% discount for Verizon, A 403b plan with matched contributions after a year of employment, Short-term disability coverage, Complimentary long-term disability coverage and life insurance at no cost, Paid BHP certification, Safety Care training and First Aid/CPR! 34 paid days off in your first year (Full-Time) and increases the longer you're with our team! Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Job Type:
Monday-Friday, School Day Hours ( Listed as Part-time due to school breaks)
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) Employee assistance program Paid time off
Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Portland, ME 04101 (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person