HCBS Paraprofessional
About The Position
Persons in this position must have a minimum of high school diploma (or GED) and be either an Associate Professional/Paraprofessional or a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist. Peer Support Staff work directly with individuals who have mental health, developmental disability, and/or substance abuse issues. The Peer Support Staff maintains communication with the qualified professional and/or supervisor regarding consumer treatment or concerns, understands and facilitates a person-centered approach to treatment, implements interventions aimed at achieving individualized goals as written in the Person-Centered Plan. Peer Support staff provide services and interventions in various locations, depending on the consumer's treatment plan and needs. Some duties may include teaching problem solving skills and positive alternatives to inappropriate behaviors and coping skills. Provides consumers with clear consistent expectations and outlines potential consequences. Encourages consumers to take responsibility for their own actions; Plans, organizes and participates with consumer in therapeutic activities designed to improve emotional, vocational, educational, and social functioning. Ensures activities are age appropriate, promote cultural diversity, and are designed to meet treatment support needs. Teaches such skills as daily living skills, appropriate social skills, adaptation skills, health and wellness, development of leisure interests, work readiness, money management, budgeting, symptom management, etc. Provides transportation to appointments, programs, and scheduled activities. Must maintain a valid North Carolina’s driver’s license, vehicle liability insurance and driving record that meets PRIDE IN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC. requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma (or GED)
- Be either an Associate Professional/Paraprofessional or a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Valid North Carolina’s driver’s license
- Vehicle liability insurance and driving record that meets PRIDE IN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC requirements
Responsibilities
- Maintain communication with the qualified professional and/or supervisor regarding consumer treatment or concerns
- Understands and facilitates a person-centered approach to treatment
- Implements interventions aimed at achieving individualized goals as written in the Person-Centered Plan
- Teach problem solving skills and positive alternatives to inappropriate behaviors and coping skills
- Provide consumers with clear consistent expectations and outlines potential consequences
- Encourage consumers to take responsibility for their own actions
- Plan, organize and participate with consumer in therapeutic activities designed to improve emotional, vocational, educational, and social functioning
- Ensure activities are age appropriate, promote cultural diversity, and are designed to meet treatment support needs
- Teach such skills as daily living skills, appropriate social skills, adaptation skills, health and wellness, development of leisure interests, work readiness, money management, budgeting, symptom management, etc
- Provide transportation to appointments, programs, and scheduled activities
- Maintain a valid North Carolina’s driver’s license, vehicle liability insurance and driving record that meets PRIDE IN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC requirements
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
