Teachers Assistant
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc*

Job Order #: 20650851

Pittsfield, MA 01201-8237

Full Time

40 hours per week

POSTED 4/2/2024

EXPIRES 6/21/2024

Job Description

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 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

How To Apply

Apply online at our company’s website: https://hillcrestec.org/careers/

Address

788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201-8237

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Shift

First

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Per Diem Position

Not Specified

Union Position

No

Apprenticeship

No

Pay

$21.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Major Medical
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Child Care Services Reimbursement
  • Short Term Disability Leave
  • Long Term Disability Leave

Benefit Details

Name

Iana O'Soro

Title

Recruitment and Employment Specialist

Email

Not Specified

Phone

413-499-7924 Ext. 113

Address

788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201-8237

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