Job Description

Woodfords Family Services has a exciting openings for Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) to join our growing team in the Greater Portland, ME area! These are casual/per-diem positions with a weekly schedule of afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

Woodfords' Rehabilitative & Community Supports (RCS) Program provides an array of evidence-based services to children and teens with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.

As an RCS BHP, you will provide hands-on, one-to-one support to consumers and their families by implementing an individualized treatment plan that fosters and promotes skills related to behavior management/regulation, communication, independent living, self-care, and community integration.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and effectively modify interfering behaviors across multiple settings and environments (home, school, stores, park, etc.) through the use of evidence based practices & interventions.
• Complete and accurately document progress summaries of goals and objectives, as well as other required paperwork assigned by Field Supervisor.
• Travel and transport consumers to community activities as appropriate.

Opportunity Details

• Casual/per-diem; weekday afternoons & evenings

• $30-32 per billable hour! – commensurate with education & experience

• Opportunities within the Greater Portland, ME area - Westbrook, Portland, South Portland, & Scarborough

Qualifications

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Experience working with children who have ASD preferred, but not required.
4. Must have a valid State of Maine driver's license and personal vehicle with current proof of auto insurance.
5. Must complete training and obtain certification as Behavioral Health Professional within 1 year of hire.

Not certified as a Behavioral Health Professional? We'll cover the training!

Woodfords Family Services is proud to provide the Behavioral Health Professional Training & Certificate Program for the State of MaineThrough high-quality training, supervision, ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, graduates of the course are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve!

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.