Group Home Paraprofessional

Sky Care Services Llc; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Sky Care Services Llc is seeking compassionate Residential Care Aides to supervise and support adolescent girls in a structured group home in Gastonia, NC. You will implement daily routines, behavior plans, life-skills activities, and document logs, incidents, and medication administration.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, ability to pass background checks, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred additional education in human services.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support residents to keep the home safe, calm, and structured.
• Carry out daily routines, behavior plans, and life-skills activities.
• Help residents with meals, hygiene, homework, recreation, and appointments.
• Transport residents to school, activities, and community outings.
• Document daily logs, incidents, behavior, and medication administration accurately.
• Use de-escalation techniques and follow emergency procedures during crises.
• Work as a team with supervisors, case managers, and clinicians.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.

Skills

Empathy

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

About Us DSS residential group home serving adolescent girls 13 to 21, including transition-age youth in extended foster care. We provide a safe, structured, and supportive home where young people build life skills, stay on track in school, and prepare for independence.

What You'll Do

Supervise and support residents to keep the home safe, calm, and structured

Carry out daily routines, behavior plans, and life-skills activities

Help residents with meals, hygiene, homework, recreation, and appointments

Transport residents to school, activities, and community outings

Build positive, trusting relationships with the young people in our care

Document daily logs, incidents, behavior, and medication administration accurately

Use de-escalation techniques and follow emergency procedures during crises

Protect resident confidentiality and rights at all times

Work as a team with supervisors, case managers, and clinicians

Attend staff meetings and required trainings

Available Shifts

Weekday Evening: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Weekday Short Evening: Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Weekday Overnight: Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Weekend Day: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Weekend Overnight: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Requirements

At least 21 years old

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Able to pass background checks, fingerprinting, drug screening, and health clearance

CPR and First Aid certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or Health and Safety Institute (or willing to obtain before start)

Able to stay calm, patient, and professional in stressful situations

Preferred

Experience working with youth in residential, foster care, school, or behavioral health settings

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, or a related field

Training in trauma-informed care or crisis intervention

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling options

Paid training

Meaningful work that makes a real difference in young people's lives