What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Assistant position at Hillcrest Educational Centers?
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JOIN the HILLCREST TEAM!
This is a full time position Monday through Friday, with weekends off.
We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of one of our teams. We are a premier human service organization with more than 38 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services.
YOUR COMPENSATION: $21.00/hr to start with no experience or higher education
- Starting Salary: $21.00/hr (earn more with experience and degree)
- Raise when passing the Para Pro Assessment: $1040
- Career Ladder Raise to Step 2 as early as 6 months: $1040
- Continue with your Career Ladder to Step 3 and 4: $1560 for each step
- Raise when obtaining your Registered Behavior Technician credential in-house with us: $3120
- Referral Bonus: $1500 for every full-time referral who gets hired
Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent accepted with relevant experience.
BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY
- CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you
- TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT of up to $425 a credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per three hour course
- STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
- EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
- HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
- Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
- 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future
WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR NEW ROLE
- Two weeks of orientation provided to prepare you to begin your new role
- Learn about the mission and culture of our organization
- Listen to program leaders and staff as they share their experiences
- Hear from a student panel about their challenges and successes
- Get certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Get certified in 1st Aid and CPR
- Spend a day doing a guided observation
Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:
- Challenge yourself professionally while contributing to the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges
- Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly skilled professionals
- Empathize with traumatized youth needing support
- Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment
- TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!
'HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER'
Salary : $21 - $1,275