Behavioral Health Professional BHP

This is special, good work to help children, youth, teenagers improve their lives, building lifeskills, social ability and behavioral skills. Creative and structured environments. We work with children who are authorized to receive services, including children with autism, ADHD, ADD, intellectual disability, behavioral challenges. 10 Forward LLC, Programs and Services for Families and Communities, is hiring Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs/Section 28), for a variety of part time and per diem positions.

• Challenging, rewarding work.
• 8 to 30 hours per week
• Opportunities working with middle or high school age youth
• Help children and families behavioral, social and life skill challenges. Make a difference!
• Certification Training and other Trainings provided
• Work in home, family and community settings

Caring, responsible, creative, aware professional persons are needed.

COMPENSATION:

• $16 to $20 per hour
• Incentive Bonus plans $200 for 200 hours work successfully done
• Paid earned time off plan
• Very generous mileage reimbursement plan
• We adjust to student schedules wherever possible
• Sick days/personal day benefits applied per annual hours average
• Holidays are based on average number of hours worked per week

TRAINING, SUPERVISION AND STAFF SUPPORTS:

• We train and support our staff, with a WIN/WIN approach. All trainings and supervisions are paid, and if driving, include mileage reimbursement.
• We help our staff to succeed
• We train and support you in delivering documentation
• Wellness and stress management support incentives

• We follow all recommended COVID public health policies
• Will provide PPE if needed

AVAILABLE BHP JOBS:
Per Client/Per Diem positions, working from 12 to 35 hours weekly. Schedules may vary. Some Per Diem positions may eventually become part time employment.

Schedules:

• Afternoons and evenings after school
• Option of working weekends

Work environment: Professional, friendly and supportive

You will work in home and community settings, with occasional remote supports as a backup. Must attend monthly paid group supervisions (on location and by Zoom). You are paid for all training and supervision time.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Pass Criminal Background checks, and Maine DHHS background checks.
• Good driving record, reliable vehicle and valid insurance
• Minimum education: high school diploma. Many college students or college grads work as BHPs
• We will provide BHP Training if you are not yet certified
• Goal oriented for children to make progress

Encouraged to apply:

• Ed techs, college students, college grads
• Retirees in the fields of human services, mental health or education

• Direct Support Professionals, CNAs

• Those with experience working with children to help them reach goals
• Those returning to work and who want part time employment

If you have:

• A professional and friendly work style
• A caring attitude about children and youth
• A sense of humor and good natured patience
• Belief in Lifelong learning
• Willingness to help children and families build healthy behavioral skills
• Compassion, encouragement and empathy
• Ability to maintain structure and routine on the job
• Willingness to be a part of a good team, delivering quality services

• A good mind and heart for people who need help improving their lives

• THEN PLEASE DO APPLY!

10 Forward LLC
Programs for Families and Communities
69 Sewall Street Suite 3
Augusta, ME 04330 www.10forwardprograms.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow recommended Maine CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19 for you to stay safe and well and for our clients to stay safe and well.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations