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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Salary: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person