Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Rushford Center, one of Connecticut's 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 services.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing educational instruction to clients at Rushford's school programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides educational instruction to students so they can maintain their academic standing at their home school.
• Acts as liaison between student's home school and the program's educational component.
• Teaches students through planning and individualizing instruction to meet each student's needs.
• Manages student behavior according to the policies and procedures of the School. Communicates expectations for student achievement. Provides a safe and structured environment at all times, instituting therapeutic holds when safety is threatened.
• Consults with Principal regarding the Program's mission and operations to ensure they are in support of the Organization's overall mission. Develops positive culture in classroom.
• Communicates with Residential team frequently to monitor student well-being and academic progress.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and CT teaching certification
• Master's degree is a plus
• Must possess and maintain CPR and first aid certification and Rushford restraint qualifications.
• Previous experience working with socially and emotionally disturbed students.
• Previous experience working with socially and emotionally disturbed students.

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including six paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

With 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 - 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.