Therapeutic Support Staff/ Support Staff

Dr Hill Educational Services; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Dr Hill Educational Services is seeking part-time support staff to provide in-home assistance to young clients in New Milford, Connecticut. The role involves working according to individual behavior treatment plans and requires experience working with children, along with CPR certification.

The ideal candidate will be trained in PMT/CPI or be willing to complete the training. Responsibilities include ensuring children's social interaction and promoting independence while providing overall support.

Qualifications

• Trained in PMT/CPI or willing to be trained.
• 3 years of experience working with children.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support one-on-one with a young client.
• Assist the child in avoiding unacceptable behavior.
• Encourage social interaction and participation in group activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

First Aid and CPR certification

Ability to keep documentation

Trained in PMT/CPI

Communication skills

Job description

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.