Paraprofessional

Home Base, Inc.; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Home Base, Inc. in West Virginia seeks Paraprofessional Assistant Coordinators to provide social services, observational and instructional support to children and families.

The role focuses on safety, well-being, and in-home services to improve parental skills and family stability, including foster care support. If you are detail-oriented, can pass background checks, and can work evenings/weekends with a valid license and reliable transportation, this position offers part-time start with

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to pass Fingerprint Background Check (CIB) and APS/CPS.
• Effective communication with families, children, case workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Organizational and documentation skills are essential.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Establish personalized service plans for clients and interventions targeting deficits.
• Schedule visits with clients at a minimum of once weekly or as required.
• Maintain documentation within intervention notes and deadlines.
• Communicate with DHHR case managers regarding client updates.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and court testimony.
• Uphold NASW and ASO codes of ethics in professional matters.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Documentation

Driver's license

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer skills

Job description

Paraprofessional Assistant Coordinators- Social Worker Assistants

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.

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 environment.
• 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