Paraprofessional

Home Base, Inc.; Beckley (WV); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits

Hands-on experience

Résumé du poste

Home Base, Inc. in West Virginia is seeking Paraprofessional Assistant Coordinators to provide in-home social services to at‑risk children and families, focusing on safety, well‑being, and preservation of family bonds.

You will implement personalized service plans, coordinate visits weekly, document interventions, and collaborate with DHHR case managers. This role requires a High School Diploma, ability to pass background checks, and strong communication, organizational, and computer skills;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to pass Fingerprint Background Check (CIB) and APS/CPS.
• Strong communication with families, children, case workers, and supervisors.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance; reliable transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; computer skills essential.

Responsabilités

• Establishing personalized service plans for clients and providing systematic interventions targeting deficits and capitalizing on strengths.
• Opening cases within mandated timeframes; scheduling visits weekly or as specified by the DHHR case manager.
• Documenting all contacts with clients and intervention tactics; reporting as required.
• Communicating with DHHR case managers to provide updates and share information.
• Maintaining orderly client records with chronological notes.
• Participating in Multi-disciplinary Team meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Testifying in court regarding client progress; case closures when appropriate.
• Working to improve practice and intervention skills and cooperate with coworkers.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Professionalism

Computer skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Office

Computer skills

Description du poste

JOB INFORMATION

Do you enjoy working with families? Are you interested in Social Work, or looking to make a career change? Are you just starting out in Social Work, and want hands on experience? Make a difference in the lives of at-risk children and families as a Home Base, Inc.

Home Base, Inc. will certify you in Nurturing Parenting, a nationally recognized program which focuses on family-centered trauma-informed initiatives designed to build nurturing parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglecting parenting and child-rearing practices
We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible full‑time employees. This position starts out at part‑time, with the possibility of becoming full‑time. We offer health insurance, dental and vision, after becoming full‑time. IRA after 1 year of full‑time services, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity leave, flexible scheduling, and hands on experience.

If you want to gain hands on social work experience, while working for a reputable and professionally established company, APPLY TODAY!

Overview

Paraprofessional Assistant Coordinators provide an array of social services, both observational and instructional, to ensure the safety and well‑being of children and preserve families when possible. In‑home services aim to improve clients’ situations by correcting parental deficits, building necessary life skills, and capitalizing on existing parental strengths. Foster care services aim to preserve family bonds during periods of separation, while concurrently providing targeted education and support to parents during court ordered improvement periods.

Qualifications

HBI Paraprofessional Assistant Coordinators possess High School Diplomas, or the equivalent, have experience providing direct service to children and families, and are licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in their state of residence.

All Paraprofessionals must have a CIB and an APS/CPS screen completed with no negative information.

Organizational Placement

Paraprofessionals report to the Unit Supervisor of the office in which they are employed, and work under the supervision of a Regional Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Specific Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishing personalized service plans for clients and providing systematic interventions targeting deficits and capitalizing on strengths.
• Opening cases within mandated timeframes. Scheduling visits with clients at a minimum of once weekly or as specified by the DHHR case manager.
• Providing services within the defined boundaries of the APS Healthcare Utilization Management Guidelines Manual.
• Adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics as well as the ASO Code of Conduct in all professional matters.
• Documenting all attempted and actual contacts with clients including specific intervention tactics and client response.
• Submitting documentation by specified deadlines.
• Communicating closely with DHHR case managers to provide updates and relay important behavioral information regarding clients.
• Maintaining well‑ordered client records with chronological intervention notes.
• Participating in Multi-disciplinary Team meetings as an advocate for respectful communication as well as fair and reasonable recommendations.
• Testifying in court regarding client behavior, compliance and progress. Discharging cases from service promptly after case closure. Attending Staff meetings and trainings as mandated. Participating in monthly Clinical Supervision.
• Working to continuously improve practice and intervention skills, as well as professional and administrative competencies.
• Using clinical and supervisory feedback to self‑monitor and refine skills. Working cooperatively with co-workers to create a pleasant and supportive office atmosphere.
• Elevating the esteem of the social service profession by consistently demonstrating respect for others, personal integrity, and direct and honest communication with clients and professional colleagues
• Offering supportive services such as Respite and Independent Living/Skills Building to clients receiving mental health services.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Fingerprint Background Check (CIB), and an APS/CPS
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to communicate effectively with families, children, case workers, and supervisors
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends
• Organizational skills are essential
• Documentation skills are essential
• Time management skills are a must
• Professionalism
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• Must have your own reliable transportation
• Experience with Microsoft Office is essential
• Computer skills are essential

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk up and down stairs
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and follow all motor vehicle laws that apply to West Virginia and the state of which you are a resident
• Must be able to lift 5-50 pounds
• Must be able to kneel, bend, squat, and stand