Paraprofessional

As a Paraprofessional with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and their families. You will work closely with our professional staff to help clients achieve their goals and ensure they receive the highest quality of care. Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Paraprofessional provides support services in a variety of home and community based settings to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances to contribute to their community functioning and assist them in avoiding institutionalization.

• The services include skilled mentoring and coaching, supporting the Waiver participant in preventing and managing behaviors that create barriers to inclusion in community activities and supporting the participant in achieving independence and integration into the community.
• The Paraprofessional is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed, and communicating participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
• All services are delivered in compliance with the YES Waiver Policy and Procedures Manual, YAP Standards and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.

Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human services field required (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)

• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance coverage

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is one of the largest non-profit youth and family support agencies, in 36 states plus DC, working with high-risk youth and their families in the United States. Currently, YAP employs more than 2,000 dedicated workers and we serve thousands of families a year in more than 100 rural, urban, and suburban communities nationwide. YAP’s mission is to deliver and advocate for safe and effective community-based alternatives to residential care and incarceration that empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive. We currently work with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability, primary health care, and education systems to develop and offer community-based alternatives for the highest risk children, youth people, young adults, families, and adults. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is committed to creating safe environments and providing services that are individualized, culturally competent, and trauma informed to build brighter futures for all.