Therapeutic Day Treatment Paraprofessional

Support Incorporated is hiring a paraprofessional for our day treatment program in Gastonia.

• Responsible for working in a classroom setting with other behavioral health professionals.
• Facilitate psycho-educational activities for clients and monitor the provision of services by paraprofessional and associate professional staff to ensure services are in compliance with treatment needs.
• Serve as member of the treatment team in the development and implementation of the client’s treatment plan.
• Implement evidence-based practices designed to reduce symptoms and improve functional skills to include functioning in a mainstream educational setting, maintaining residence with a family or community-based non-institutional setting (foster home, therapeutic home, etc.); and maintaining appropriate role functioning in community settings.
• Provide therapeutic interventions related to achieving service goals
• Responsible for developing and nurturing a supportive, therapeutic relationship between the providers, consumer, and family/caregiver.
• Teach skills to enhance communication and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor psychiatric symptoms and self-management of symptoms/behaviors related to positive behavior support activities and reinforcements.
• Ensure that service notes are accurate, completed within the agency timeframes, and in compliance with North Carolina Service Record Standards,

Qualifications
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Experience working with children in a classroom or childcare setting.
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques and classroom organization.
- Ability to assist in implementing educational plans and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28054: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15