Paraprofessional

Northwest Children's Home•Lewiston, ID

10d

About The Position

Paraprofessionals work with students in small-scale classrooms on Northwest Children’s Home’s residential campus and at its community Education Center. They support children receiving treatment and education while working toward goals tailored to their needs. The children in the program have experienced serious trauma and may have intense behavioral issues; they receive therapeutic treatment plans developed and implemented by the care teams. Paraprofessionals assist teachers in classrooms, carry out lessons, and support students in the educational environment. They also take part in outdoor and recreational activities with children, such as basketball, volleyball, hiking, fishing, and rollerblading, as well as movies, games, drawing, and other interests. They serve as role models, build quality relationships, meet children at their current phase of treatment, and set healthy boundaries using a Trauma Informed Care approach. The role is described as critical to the children’s successful treatment process.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Some experience working with children.
Valid driver’s license to transport residents in agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in classrooms.
Carry out lessons and support students in the educational environment.
Participate in outdoor activities with children, including basketball, volleyball, hiking, fishing, and rollerblading.
Participate in recreational activities such as movies, games, drawing, and other hobbies children are interested in.
Act as a role model and meet children where they are in their phase of treatment.
Build quality relationships and set healthy boundaries using a Trauma Informed Care approach.
Transport residents in agency vehicles.