Para Professional - CST

Southeastern Integrated Care LLC•Lumberton, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Para Professional is part of the Community Support (CST) team which provides beneficiaries with support programs and care to enhance their quality of life. CST is an intensive community-based rehabilitation team service that provides direct treatment and restorative interventions as well as case management.

Requirements

Minimum one year experience supporting adult individuals with behavioral or mental health challenges and/or substance abuse issues
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Ability to write clearly and legibly
Schedule flexibility to meet the needs of beneficiaries
Knowledge of Behavior Management techniques, Substance Abuse counseling/support, and Recreation Leadership
Ability to provide guidance and training of life skills
Ability to implement Individualized Treatment Plans and monitor progress towards goals
Ability to interact effectively including oral and written communications
A pleasant, positive nurturing personality who identifies the importance of the essence of home and enhancement of life
Copy of a valid, unrestricted NC Drivers license, proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Interacts effectively and respectfully with consumers in their home and community
Supports and promotes the relationships with family and friends while maintaining a family culture within the home and community; increases use of natural supports to facilitate stabilization in the community
Supports and promotes friendly and effective working relationships with community partners which may include but is not limited to Social Workers, Instructors/Coaches, Day Program Staff, Court Personnel etc.
Supports and promotes community-based opportunities according to consumer preferences
Contributes in a positive manner at team meetings and special/social events
Avails self of additional relevant training according to personal interests and/or manager recommendations
Assists with the orientation and training of new staff to ensure competent, confident employees thus ensuring the health, safety and comfort for the individuals we support
Providing psychoeducation as indicated in the Person Centered Plan
Assisting with crisis interventions (provide crisis interventions to deescalate the current crisis)
Assisting consumers in attending professional appointments, life skills, independence, and rehabilitation as necessary according to the Person Centered Plan
Ensuring linkage to community services and resources
Assisting the Team Leader with behavioral and substance abuse interventions
Assisting with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies
Participating in the initial development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the Person Centered Plan
Communicating the recipient’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions to the Team Leader as outlined in the Person Centered Plan
Organizing and participating in recreational/social activities with beneficiaries based on their preferences
Maintaining records and charting on each individual and reporting unusual and critical incidents in a professional, timely manner (within 24 hours)
Familiarization with medications used by the client and polices regarding medication administration
Accurately documents all billable encounters into Southeastern Integrated Care’s EMR (electronic medical record) system within 24 hours. Any corrections will be entered within 24 hours of being notified.
Other duties assigned by the Team Leader/Program Coordinator/Clinical Director that reasonably relate to achieving performance goals