Paraprofessional

Northwest Children's Home•Lewiston, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessionals work with students in small-scale classrooms on the residential campus and at the community Education Center. They support children in their care as they receive treatment, education, and work towards individualized goals. The children in care have experienced serious trauma, leading to intense behavioral issues. Paraprofessionals assist Teachers in classrooms, implement lessons, and support students in the educational environment. They also participate in various outdoor activities such as basketball, volleyball, hiking, fishing, and rollerblading, as well as indoor activities like movies, games, drawing, and other hobbies. Paraprofessionals serve as role models, meeting children at their current phase of treatment, building quality relationships, and setting healthy boundaries using a Trauma Informed Care approach. They are crucial to the successful treatment process for these children.

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

Work with students in small-scale classrooms on the residential campus and at the community Education Center.
Support children in their care as they receive treatment, education, and work towards individualized goals.
Assist Teachers in classrooms.
Carry out lessons.
Support students in the education environment.
Participate in a variety of outdoor activities with the children (e.g., basketball, volleyball, hiking, fishing, rollerblading).
Participate in other activities with the children (e.g., movies, games, drawing, hobbies).
Serve as role models for children.
Meet children where they are at in their phase of treatment.
Build quality relationships.
Set healthy boundaries using a Trauma Informed Care approach.