Paraprofessional: Community Support & Safety Advocate

Strategic Interventions; Elizabeth City (NC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is seeking paraprofessional staff to support children and adults with developmental disabilities or mental health issues in community locations or Pride facilities. You will implement person-centered plans, ensure safety, and support daily living and therapeutic activities.

You will arrange or provide transportation, offer supportive counseling, and intervene to de-escalate aggressive behaviors, reporting to the program manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is the minimum; human service experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with adults with mental illness for Community Support Team services.
• Paraprofessional staff provide safety and well-being of consumers.

Responsibilities

• Read and implement defined services per consumer plans.
• Maintain overall safety and well-being of consumers.
• Plan and engage in therapeutic and skill-building activities.
• Arrange or provide transportation as needed.
• Intercede to de-escalate aggressive behaviors and support calm responses.

Skills

Therapeutic activities planning

Transportation support

Counseling skills

De-escalation of aggression

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is seeking paraprofessional staff to support children and adults with developmental disabilities or mental health issues in community locations or Pride facilities. You will implement person-centered plans, ensure safety, and support daily living and therapeutic activities.

You will arrange or provide transportation, offer supportive counseling, and intervene to de-escalate aggressive behaviors, reporting to the program manager.