HCBS Paraprofessional

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Reidsville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Haven Services is expanding its Day Treatment (DTX) program and is seeking dedicated Paraprofessionals to join their team as they open a new day treatment facility in Persons County, NC. This role focuses on providing direct support, skill building, case coordination, and therapeutic interventions for youth with behavioral and mental health needs, all guided by their Person-Centered Plans. Services are delivered in the home and community, following YHS and state guidelines. The Paraprofessional provides direct care and rehabilitative services for clients with mental illness as outlined on the Person-Centered Plan, according to YHS policies and state guidelines. Work hours vary according to client needs. This position works under the supervision of a Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements

High School Graduate / Equivalent
Professional Certification (1-3 years preferred)
High School diploma - paraprofessional or AP-Bachelor’s Degree in the Human services
Preferably some experience with population served.
Knowledge of community resources
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Competencies in the use of a personal computer (word processing/excel), e-notes, photocopier and fax machine
Organizational abilities
Prioritization skills
Flexibility
Ability to multitask
Ability to develop productive relationships
Ability to produce in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop responsible decisions and exercise sound judgment.
Takes direction well and demonstrates initiative.
Service is delivered in school setting.

Nice To Haves

Technical School / 1 Year College (3-5 years preferred)
Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate’s Degree (5-8 years preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree (AP) (8-10 years preferred)
Master’s Degree (10+ years preferred)

Responsibilities

Be present in the school with clients during school hours.
Review client information and person-centered plans to understand needs, limitations, strengths, and goals of individuals served.
Actively participate in the progress of Person-Centered Plan.
Follow Person Centered Plan to aid in development of leisure time, interests, and activities; therapeutic mentoring and behavior and anger management skills training.
Become familiar with IEP (individual education plan) and academic goals to assist students with individual needs.
Provide delivery of skill building activities such as daily and community living skills, socialization, adaptation, symptom monitoring and management skills.
Complete documentation on client progress as outlined by program guidelines on a timely basis.
Consistently follow the conduct policies and daily operating procedures of your assigned school.
Manage behaviors and maintain discipline in accordance with program procedures.
Provide NCI compliant restraint as a last resort if client is a danger to others or self and least restrictive interventions have been exhausted.
Other duties as assigned/required.