Therapeutic Support Staff/ Support Staff

Dr Hill Educational Services; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dr Hill Educational Services seeks an in-home support staff to work part-time with a young client under an individual behavior treatment plan. The role emphasizes one-on-one support, behavior guidance, and collaboration with the family to foster independence.

The position requires PMT/CPI training (or willingness to be trained), a valid CT driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification. Documentation of services is essential, with supervision by licensed staff where applicable.

Qualifications

• Trained in PMT/CPI or willing to be trained.
• Provides intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child.
• Provides data and input as needed.
• May function under regular supervision by a licensed or certified personnel.
• Reports to work as scheduled.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license.
• Able to keep documentation of services.
• 3 years of experience working with Children.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Therapeutic Support Staff Training is provided before working (Training cost will be deducted from the first paycheck).

Responsibilities

• The primary focus is to provide in-home, one-on-one support with a young client per the individual behavior treatment plan.
• Duties include helping the child avoid unacceptable behavior, offering emotional support, promoting social interaction and participation in group activities, and assisting families to promote independence.

Skills

PMT/CPI training

In-home support

Documentation

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

3 years with Children

Job description

• Trained in PMT/CPI or willing to be trained
• Provides intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child
• Provides data and input as needed
• May function under regular supervision by a professionally licensed or certified personnel
• Reports to work as scheduled
• Other duties may be assigned
• Valid Connecticut driver's license
• Able to keep documentation of services
• 3 years of experience working with Children
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Therapeutic Support Staff Training is provided before working (Training cost will be deducted from the first paycheck)

Connecticut (Location varies)

$20-$25/hour

Part-time

Requirements

• Trained in PMT/CPI or willing to be trained
• Provides intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child
• Provides data and input as needed
• May function under regular supervision by a professionally licensed or certified personnel
• Reports to work as scheduled
• Other duties may be assigned
• Valid Connecticut driver's license
• Able to keep documentation of services
• 3 years of experience working with Children
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Therapeutic Support Staff Training is provided before working (Training cost will be deducted from the first paycheck)

Description Of Duties

The primary focus of this role is to provide in-home support one-on-one with a young client in accordance with his/her individual behavior treatment plan. The duties are varied from assisting the child or teen in avoiding unacceptable behavior, playing an emotionally supportive role, encouraging social interaction and participation in group activities, and helping the child’s family and caregivers promote acceptable behavior and more independence.