What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Assistant position at Brandon Residential Treatment Center?
Scope of the Position: Because of the life experiences and trauma histories that our youth present with, employees must not only provide adequate safety and supervision, but must be actively engaged in the process of building relationships, understanding and solving problems as part of a team, and must offer energy, safety and commitment in their work with our youth through genuine, caring and empathetic engagement. The residential programs also support family treatment and involvement by providing facilitation, supervision, and support for visits and family connections with parents, relatives and other significant people in the lives of our youth.Employee BenefitsHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceEmployer Paid Life & Disability Insurance403B Retirement PlanTuition Reimbursement10 Paid Holidays19 Days Paid VacationQualificationsBe able to evaluate a students education and therapeutic goalsServe as in-house substitute for absent teachersParticipate in the IEP process as requiredServe as a role model for clients at all timesProvide corrective/learning experience for the studentsSet and maintain consistent/constructive limitsPlan and participate in assigned activitiesProvide support to the residences during transition prior to school each morningEssential ResponsibilitiesExperience in Group Management of Children 8-18 years oldGood communicator and listenerUp tempo personality, assertive, outgoing and confidentBe able to listen to both sides of a situation and base any decision on a neutral understanding of the factsBachelors Degree with a concentration in education preferred but not requiredPersons with lived personal or family experience encouraged to apply.Pay: $15 per hour/ $17 per hour with MAP CertificationLocation: 27 Winter Street, Natick, MA 01760COVID-19 considerations: Weekly COVID Testing on-siteMust Wear a Mask on the Premises unless eating or drinking