Paraprofessional

Description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth. 

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

Role and Responsibilities

• Use a variety of instructional strategies, materials, and technology to teach required material to students.
• Serve as a substitute teacher as requested by the school Principal on an as needed basis.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records for students.
• Provide healthy and appropriate role modeling, being careful to avoid continually singling out a student.
• Work closely with the School Principal along with other YFT staff to ensure the Education program remains successful.
• Keep fellow Teachers, House Parents, Therapists, and Case Managers informed of students progress and specific areas of concentration for each student.
• Assist in monitoring and supervising of lunch period(s) during an academic day as requested.
• Assist with direct supervision of student(s) at all times during the school day.
• Present pertinent information (positive and/or negative) as required for the weekly Evaluation Team Meeting.
• Attendance at all training mandated by YFT and respective governing entity to include but not limited to maintaining current CPR/First Aid certification, Handle with Care certification, and annual TB test/screening.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO or supervisor.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720).

Required Trainings: All trainings required by YFT, Licensing and Governmental Agencies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and at minimum hold a high school diploma or GED
• Have two years of work experience with children or completed two years of coursework in related field
• Possess skills and abilities to positively interact with students, maintain discipline, and promote a positive learning environment.
• Ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Effectively challenge, nurture and develop the educational abilities of at-risk youth in a residential setting.
• Work under the supervision of qualified professional staff

Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect and HHS suitability  

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.  Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.