Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 SummaryThe Student Support Specialist provides support to the educational team as well as directly attending to certain specified needs of the students Working under the supervision of certified staff the Student Support Specialist provides observation and monitoring of assigned students to support learning ensure safety and prevent injuryJob ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of certified staff coaches a student towards established goals which increase academic success and decrease behavioral disruptionsProvides specialized individual academic support and instruction as outlined by the Individualized Education ProgramProvides observation and monitoring of assigned students to ensure safety and prevention of injurySupports behavior management programs implemented by certified staffWorks collaboratively with assigned teachers clinicians and other support staffAssists the program with routine clerical dutiesParticipates in staff team and unit meetings and committees as assignedPerform other related duties as requiredWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 SummaryThe Student Support Specialist provides support to the educational team as well as directly attending to certain specified needs of the students Working under the supervision of certified staff the Student Support Specialist provides observation and monitoring of assigned students to support learning ensure safety and prevent injuryJob ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of certified staff coaches a student towards established goals which increase academic success and decrease behavioral disruptionsProvides specialized individual academic support and instruction as outlined by the Individualized Education ProgramProvides observation and monitoring of assigned students to ensure safety and prevention of injurySupports behavior management programs implemented by certified staffWorks collaboratively with assigned teachers clinicians and other support staffAssists the program with routine clerical dutiesParticipates in staff team and unit meetings and committees as assignedPerform other related duties as requiredHigh School DiplomaGEDPrevious experience working with children andor adolescents in an educational or clinical settingValid drivers licenseFamiliarity with behavior management techniques and proceduresEffective communication skillsMust havemaintain telephone number for scheduling contactAs 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 seven paid holidaysAdditional 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 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 momentHigh School DiplomaGEDPrevious experience working with children andor adolescents in an educational or clinical settingValid drivers licenseFamiliarity with behavior management techniques and proceduresEffective communication skillsMust havemaintain telephone number for scheduling contactAs 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 seven paid holidaysAdditional 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 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