Paraprofessional
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Revision: 12/20
Purpose:
Miracle Houses Inc.
Job Description
To provide care and support to children living within the community by creating therapeutic and positive relationships. This includes creating structure, guidance, accountability, and documentation based on service goals and plans for each client. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate professionalism, effective conflict resolution skills, and time management skills at all times. Must support the establishment and maintenance of trauma-informed, evidence-based, and data driven practices as Miracle Houses Inc evolves as a learning organization.
Must adhere to the Agency philosophy and mission statementROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide and maintains a caseload, providing community support and family
• Ensures all guidelines for remaining in compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality are
• Assists in the development of interpersonal skills which build self-esteem and appropriate peer interaction for each client
• Accurately documents all visitation and client interactions. Significant events and behavior shall be documented and communicated in daily progress notes.
• Represent the agency at all appropriate meetings, including court hearings, as
• Builds a safe and positive relationship with each client without punitive approaches while providing engaging, nurturing
• Understands the cultural diversity of clients and team members to better serve our
• Assist in the development of individual crisis management plans, and safety planning for each child on
• Work as a partner with other team members
• Teaches and models healthy and safe relationships
• For Paraprofessionals, under the supervision of a Licensed Therapist, the incumbent will administer therapeutic treatment to the clients
• Responsible for creating and delivering activities which build and strengthen lagging skills in clients
• In collaboration with leadership, provide and share strategies with families to employ with clients when in crisis
• Participate in family reunification and discharge planning
• Advocate for clients with special
• Must ensure flexibility in one's schedule to accommodate the needs of the
• Must be prepared to assume additional duties, as required, by the Program Manager, to support the successful operations of Miracle Houses.