BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Company: New England Center for Children Inc
Location: Southborough
Posted on: October 9, 2024

Job Description:

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus!*

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with children with autism? The New England Center for Children (NECC), is looking for individuals who are passionate about helping our students lead more independent lives.

Work just 3-5 days each week, 40 hours a week, during evenings & overnights (with sleeping segments of overnight shifts).

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) work in our residential program and collaborate with a team of professionals to instruct students in general curriculum areas including communication, social skills, activities of daily living (i.e. personal hygiene), vocational skills, adaptive physical education, and self-preservation. BHTs are responsible for keeping our students' spaces clean and safe and will do some general house chores. They are also trained in medication administration (MAP), student van transportation, and verbal and physical de-escalation of challenging behaviors (CALM training), allowing our students to effectively communicate their needs, improve their problem-solving skills, and maintain their well-being.

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid vacation and 16 hours of personal time
• Professional Development and ongoing support
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• On-site discounted daycare
• Health and Wellness benefits
• Retirement savings and many more perks Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Willingness to help students who engage in challenging behaviors
  • Must be able to communicate and provide verbal instruction clearly with our students
  • Valid Driver's License with personal vehicle
  • CPR training completion through NECC within 6 months of employment
  • Successful completion of NECC training - Physical and Verbal De-escalation training (CALM) and Medication Administration training (ability to get MAP Certified)
    NECC is a global leader in autism education and research. We provide a comprehensive structure to help children and young adults with autism through evidence-based services in home-based, day, and residential programs, in unison with ongoing research on educational best practices.
    
    NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued.
    We believe that fostering diversity and equity makes us a stronger, more successful community. For more information regarding DEI at NECC please visit: https://www.necc.org/dei/
    *Sign-on bonuses are reviewed regularly by NECC executive leadership and are based on need. The posted bonus amounts can be adjusted or canceled at any time. All sign-on bonuses are confirmed at the time the formal offer is accepted and will be honored and noted in the formal employment offer letter.

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