HCBS Paraprofessional

HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC•Reidsville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Haven Services is expanding its Day Treatment (DTX) program and is seeking dedicated Paraprofessionals to join their team. This role involves providing direct care and skill-building services to youth and families, aiming to help clients achieve stability and success in their homes and communities. The Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a Qualified Professional (QP) and provide services according to YHS policies and state guidelines.

Requirements

High School diploma/equivalent
0-1 years of related experience
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.

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 (X AP, 8-10 years preferred)
Master’s Degree (10+ years preferred)
Advanced Licensure

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 the Person-Centered Plan.
Follow the Person-Centered Plan to aid in the 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 the assigned school.
Manage behaviors and maintain discipline in accordance with program procedures.
Provide NCI compliant restraint as a last resort if a client is a danger to others or self and least restrictive interventions have been exhausted.
Perform other duties as assigned/required.