Teaching Assistant

We’re Excited You’re Here!

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

Employee’s First Approach – 

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.  

The Perks –

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

The Teacher Assistant (“TA”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Day Treatment (“Division”) Division. The TA provides educational and therapeutic support to classroom teachers, therapists, and serving the needs of children and adolescents ages 5 to 18. The TA provides interventions in a manner that fosters and supports positive educational and therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, the TA will have other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time by the Program Manager.

Essential Functions: 

• Provides a safe, positive, and supportive environment for children who struggle with behavioral, social-emotional, and educational issues.
• Provides educational support which includes but is not limited to: working one-on-one and in groups with students academically, maintaining student records/files, monitoring student behavior and academic progress (report cards and monthlies), performs classroom duties according to teacher’s direction.
• Implements program behavior management policy and documents/tracks progress in a professional and timely manner.
• Provides behavior and crisis management support within and outside of the classroom setting.
• Provides behavior management and emotional regulations support by working with students one-on-one or in groups within the milieu setting.
• Provides program milieu coverage and support as assigned.
• Accepts direction from Program Manager and Special Education Director in respect to Program duties.
• Provides care to consumers in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Documents intervention and program activity according to Community Reach Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards.
• Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer records in accordance with Center policies/procedures and State and Federal Regulations.
• Attends and participates in-services education and training opportunities, meetings, supervisory sessions, and special events.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• Meets required timelines of assigned duties.
• Meets attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Conducts agency business and engages both internal and external customers in a professional, collaborative manner that reinforces person centered practices.
• Utilizes CPI physical management techniques with consumers to ensure physical safety of individuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position and program descriptions, as well as those reflective of their experience, education, and ability

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field
• Training in CPI and CPR/ First Aid is required and provided upon employment
• Direct experience with the population specific to the day treatment program (i.e. age range, disability) preferred.
• Communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

So—what do you think?

If you’ve come this far, we’re eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.