Paraprofessional

About us

Great Prospects, Inc. is a small nonprofit located in Sandy Springs, GA. Our goal at Great Prospects, Inc. is to provide Therapeutic Programming for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. Great Prospects, Inc. helps participants continue to grow and thrive, and young adults make the critical transition to the adult world while learning to become contributing members of the community. .

```Job Overview:```

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Specialist to join our team. As a Program Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing various programs and initiatives. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for making a positive impact in the community.

Full time position: 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday; 8am-4pm; $20.00/hr; Medical Stipend available after 6 months successful employment

● As directed by the Program Director, assists in the efforts to successfully maintain participants at Great Prospects, Inc. as determined by parents, the Board and waiver requests

● Works with small groups of participants to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by Program Director

● Maintains monthly ISP notes for any assigned participants–plans activities to help participants reach their ISP goals

● Assists the Program Director in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual participants’ needs, interests and abilities

● Serves as the chief source of information and help for substitute staff assigned in the absence of the Program Director

● Alerts the Program Director to any problem or special information about an individual or family

● Performs non-instructional duties such as lunch time and toileting routines

● When requested, serves as a resource person to the Board of Directors, CEO, Director, and Program Director

● Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about participants in Great Prospects

● Maintains a safe working environment

● Other duties as assigned by the CEO, Director and Program Director

Requirements (paid for by Great Prospects):

Background check and fingerprints

Seizure training

CPR training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person