Paraprofessional

Home Base, Inc.; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Flexible scheduling

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Home Base, Inc. in West Virginia seeks Paraprofessional Assistant Coordinators to provide in-home social services, ensuring child safety and family wellbeing while preserving family bonds whenever possible.

You will establish personalized service plans, schedule visits, and coordinate with DHHR case managers, adhering to NASW and ASO standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma, a clean background, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must pass a Fingerprint Background Check (CIB) and APS/CPS.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Able to communicate effectively with families, children, case workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Time management and professionalism are essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish personalized service plans for clients and provide targeted interventions.
• Open cases within mandated timeframes and schedule weekly visits.
• Provide services per applicable guidelines and codes of ethics.
• Maintain client records with intervention notes and deadlines.
• Communicate with DHHR case managers for updates and client information.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and court testimony when needed.
• Promote respectful communication and professional practice, seeking ongoing improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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,

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.

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