What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: The Paraprofessional provides home and community-based support to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances. The role focuses on stabilizing living arrangements, improving family functioning, and preventing or supporting reunification from out-of-home placements.
- The services include crisis intervention, 24/7 crisis response, intensive supporting resources management, individual and/or family skills training and other rehabilitative supports.
- Services are provided in accordance with the identified youth’s behavioral health needs and strengths, as well as the goals identified in the Individualized Resiliency Plan.
- The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing services in accordance with the Individualized Resiliency Plan, accurately documenting services, attending weekly individual and group supervision meetings, and communicating participants progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
- All services are delivered in compliance with the Georgia DBHDD Provider Manual, YAP Standards, and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.
- Your performance and productivity will be measured weekly via supervisions and other forms of communication to include, but not limited to emails, text messages, phone calls and the like.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in human services field required (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology) is preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be able to provide a copy of your diploma
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance coverage
- Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.