Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) - Early Childhood

Job Overview

Do you love working with young children? Are you patient, compassionate, creative, and looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? Penquis Adaptive Behavior Services seeks caring and dedicated Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) to provide one-on-one support to children receiving Section 28 Adaptive Behavior Services within local Head Start classrooms. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a child's journey while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment alongside families and other early childhood professionals. Experience working with children is preferred, but a caring attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to supporting children are equally important. Hours: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The schedule includes 30 hours as an Early Childhood BHP, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. during school hours, and an additional 10 hours as a regular BHP during afternoon/evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with children.
• Help children development social, communication, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
• Encourage participation in classroom routines, activities, and peer interactions.
• Support children in achieving individualized goals through play, learning, and everyday experiences.
• Collaborate with families and educators to promote each child’s success.
• Celebrate small victories that led to meaningful lifelong growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Kind, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Dependable and able to work independently within a classroom setting.
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
• Strong communicator and enjoy collaboration and teamwork!
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with reliable transportation and automobile insurance.
• Interested in child development, education, behavioral health, social services, or related fields.
• Upon hire and periodically thereafter, you must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Benefits

• 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
• Paid Time off+3 Days upon hire
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Dental/Health/Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

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