Work whereevery moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryManages the therapeutic milieu to assure the safety of students other staff members and visitors and provides support as needed throughout the milieu Acts as a team member by relating relevant information to other team members brainstorming solutions to problems and working collaboratively to implement team initiativesKey ResponsibilitiesSupports classroom instruction by assisting with the implementation of lessons under the direction of and in collaboration with the classroom teacherEstablishes rapport with students and an overall positive tone by clearly communicating rules and expected standards of behavior for students and ensuring that rules are reinforcedProvides consequences for inappropriate behaviors which are reasonable immediate and consistent with overall Program structureFosters development of positive culture throughout SchoolPractices de escalation physical restraint time out procedures and emergency evacuation of building according to established procedures to ensure the physical safety of the studentsAssesses environment for safety hazards that could harm patientsstudents visitors or other staff members and reports hazards to appropriate supervisorLearns about students strengths weaknesses and needs by reading assessments meeting with team and accessing clinical staff when needed Responsible for knowing the location and condition of students under supervision at all timesProvides coverage for classes andor groups when needed aids and assists with preparation for classes and or curriculumProvides administrative support such as filing ordering supplies copying preparing daily census performing lunchtime duties organizing dismissal transportation etcWork whereevery moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryManages the therapeutic milieu to assure the safety of students other staff members and visitors and provides support as needed throughout the milieu Acts as a team member by relating relevant information to other team members brainstorming solutions to problems and working collaboratively to implement team initiativesKey ResponsibilitiesSupports classroom instruction by assisting with the implementation of lessons under the direction of and in collaboration with the classroom teacherEstablishes rapport with students and an overall positive tone by clearly communicating rules and expected standards of behavior for students and ensuring that rules are reinforcedProvides consequences for inappropriate behaviors which are reasonable immediate and consistent with overall Program structureFosters development of positive culture throughout SchoolPractices de escalation physical restraint time out procedures and emergency evacuation of building according to established procedures to ensure the physical safety of the studentsAssesses environment for safety hazards that could harm patientsstudents visitors or other staff members and reports hazards to appropriate supervisorLearns about students strengths weaknesses and needs by reading assessments meeting with team and accessing clinical staff when needed Responsible for knowing the location and condition of students under supervision at all timesProvides coverage for classes andor groups when needed aids and assists with preparation for classes and or curriculumProvides administrative support such as filing ordering supplies copying preparing daily census performing lunchtime duties organizing dismissal transportation etcBachelors degreePrevious experience working in an educational or behavioral health setting preferredValid CT drivers license is requiredRequires proven expressive receptive and written language skillsBasic working knowledge of computers and general office equipmentAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentBachelors degreePrevious experience working in an educational or behavioral health setting preferredValid CT drivers license is requiredRequires proven expressive receptive and written language skillsBasic working knowledge of computers and general office equipmentAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment