Paraprofessional

Minimum Qualifications:
GED or High School Diploma, or no GED or high school diploma, employed prior to November 1, 2001 to provide a MH/DD/SA service. Upon hiring an individualized supervision plan shall be developed and supervision shall be provided by a Qualified Professional with the population served.

Staff Requirements:
Family Advantage Level III Residential program shall be under the direction of a person who meets the requirements specified for Qualified Professional (QP) status according to 10A NCAC 27G.0104. The QP is responsible for supervision of other program staff which may include Associate Professionals (AP) and Paraprofessionals who meet the requirements according to 10A NCAC 27G.0104 and who have the knowledge, skills and abilities requires by the population and age to be served.
Duties/Responsibilities:**

• Provide a minimum standard daily service note that describes the consumer’s intervention, the time spent performing the intervention, the effectiveness of interventions and the signature of the staff providing the service.
• Administer medication and medical care when needed.
• Be aware of consumer’s rights and honor those rights.
• Follow scheduled activities.
• Participate in in-service training and other conferences related to assigned duties.
• Responsible for the care and development of consumers.
• Assist consumers in the development of self help skills (personal care and hygiene skills such as cleanliness, grooming, dressing, etc.) social skills (etiquette and social relationships), and other activities.
• Give supportive counseling to increase consumer’s self worth, purpose and confidence.
• Conduct staff support for consumer directed and managed activities.
• Conduct group and individual psycho educational activities.

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person