Education Program Facilitator

Easterseals NH • Manchester, NH

22h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Education Program Facilitator to join our Residential Educational Services Team! In this role you will facilitate the educational needs of students with physical, behavioral and emotional challenges. Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.

Requirements

• An Associates Degree and 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Or Five years of experience may be substituted for the degree and 3 years of additional experience working with children with disabilities ( total of 8 years’ experience required)
• Valid Driver’s license with reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for educational, physical and emotional needs of students.
• Supervise class when teacher is involved in other activities.
• Attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.
• Track supplies for the classroom.
• Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues, which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gestures and acts.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Paraprofessionals.
• Maintain strong knowledge of individual student educational plans.
• Coordinate transportation of clients to and from residential facility and on community outings.
• Provide support in classrooms on behavior interventions as needed
• Support behavioral plans and incentive programs for students.
• Help develop school wide incentive programs.
• Coordinate outings and trips with approval of Principal or designated administrator.
• Liaison with Nursing, Family Outreach Workers and Clinicians as needed.
• Respond to crisis calls, monitor client managements and document incidents.
• Support gathering information for Incident Review Process with injured staff.
• Assist substitute Program Facilitators in connecting to assigned teacher.
• Organize and facilitate scheduled training for Paraprofessionals.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice.
• For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree