Teacher Assistant
Company: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location: Red Hook
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:Are you interested in making a positive difference
in the lives of children and adults with developmental
disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do
you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a
difference every day?If you answered YES, then consider joining our
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!We are currently offering
a $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS to brand new full time employees working
over 37.5 hours per week or a $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS for part time
employees working 20 or more hours per weekBeing a Teacher
Assistant has its AdvantagesAs a Teacher Assistant at Devereux, you
will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion
for helping individuals in need. We offer:Experience working in a
classroom with low student to staff ratios.Opportunities to work
with individuals with developmental disabilities and helping them
to achieve their highest potential.Paid orientation.Over 5 weeks of
paid time off your first year.Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus
student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting
period for new hires! http://benefits.devereux.orgTuition
assistance after 6 months of working full time - up to 12 credits
per year!Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you
navigate the student loan system - quickly see your repayment plan
options and discover potential savingsA rewarding experience
helping individuals complete daily activities and achieving long
term goals.Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides
programs and services for children and adults with intellectual
disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located
in Red Hook, NY (12571), this position is responsible for assisting
teacher and residential staff in planning and implementing
instructional and residential programs for individual students.
Ensuring the students' welfare, safety, and location at all times,
the Teacher Assistant will assist in establishing a classroom
environment conductive to academic and social learning by helping
to maintain order. They will guide students in socially appropriate
behavior on and off campus and attempt to resolve student crises
and/or contact the supervisor when assistance is needed.Learn more
about Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - New YorkDevereux is
committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux
centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management
plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of
communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More:
https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid.Relevant Keywords: ADD, ADHD,
Adolescent, Direct Care, Direct Support, Education, IEP,
Residential, Residential Treatment, Special Needs, Teacher
Assistant, Teaching Assistant#sponsoredQualifications:To qualify,
we require our Teacher Assistants to:Have a HS diploma/GED with one
years of related experience. Bachelor degree or Associates degree
with one (1) year of related experience preferred.Have a valid NY
Drivers License.Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have
a sense of humor.Have a strong passion for working with and helping
children and adults with special needs.Devereux requires all
individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with
children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a
candidate's understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults
and children.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires staff without an approved medical
or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated to be employed in
this program. If you are fully vaccinated, you will need to provide
proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or
religious exemption prior to starting.Physical Requirements:
Pre-employment physical required. Significant and frequent amounts
of walking, sitting, stooping, bending & standing required.
Frequent planned, outside activities causing exposure to sunlight
and heat. Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate
effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. Vision
adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. Good
manual dexterity.Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and
maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk
of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture
of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the
fullest extent possible.
Keywords: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Albany , Teacher Assistant, Education / Teaching , Red Hook, New York
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