Paraprofessional Worker

Whitington Homes And Services•Fort Wayne, IN

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Whitington Services for Children and Families is seeking Paraprofessionals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We currently have a full-time employment opportunity to serve parents and children within our community by developing homemaker and effective parenting skills to support healthy family relationships. The paraprofessional provides services to families and children involved DCS/Probation. Services will be provided in the family’s home, a community site, or in the office (if approved by DCS/Probation), and in the course of assisting with transportation, accompanying the parent(s) during errands necessary to work towards/accomplish goals ex: job search. Services must be compatible with the established DCS/Probation case plan and authorized by the DCS/Probation referral. Paraprofessional staff assist the family through advocating, teaching, demonstrating, monitoring, and/or role modeling new, appropriate skills for coping with the following areas in an effort to build self-sufficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 21 years of age
Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation to transport self and others, and car insurance coverage
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all appropriate information.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing
Be able to provide factual feedback to the Department of Child Services/Probation or the courts in person, telehealth and in writing.
Ability to meet a family in a non-biased strengths-based format either in the home, community, or office setting.
Ability to develop a goal-oriented plan of treatment
Develop a consistent schedule of interaction
A belief in the family preservation philosophy
Have strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Document and maintain records of clients' progress.
Gather information about community resources that could be used in conjunction with other services to support successful parenting and homemaker skills
Conduct initial assessments and refer clients to internal or community resources as necessary.
Ensure accurate and ethically appropriate billing related to services are provided.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to the client’s treatment.
Provide clinical documentation and assure that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information is done accurately and within the time frame required.
Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations and standards, including DCS regulations.
Time Management
Child Development, care of children, child safety and child nutrition
Health Care
Community Resourcing
Transportation that is goal directed and part of approved case plan (i.e. housing search)
Identifying support systems
Problem solving
Family reunification/preservation
Resource management/budgeting
Home management
Parenting Skills
Housing