Student Support Specialist - Behavioral Health

• High School Diploma/GED


• Previous experience working with children and/or adolescents in an educational or clinical setting


• Valid driver's license


• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and procedures


• Effective communication skills


• Must have/maintain telephone number for scheduling contact

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 seven 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.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 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 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

The 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 injury.

Job Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of certified staff, coaches a student towards established goals which increase academic success and decrease behavioral disruptions.


2. Provides specialized, individual, academic support and instruction as outlined by the Individualized Education Program.


3. Provides observation and monitoring of assigned students to ensure safety and prevention of injury.


4. Supports behavior management programs implemented by certified staff.


5. Works collaboratively with assigned teachers, clinicians, and other support staff.


6. Assists the program with routine clerical duties.


7. Participates in staff, team, and unit meetings and committees as assigned.


8. Perform other related duties as required.