Residential Paraprofessional

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Corporate Clinical Director

SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Residential Facilities Director and/or Corporate Clinical Director, a Group Home Paraprofessional is a crucial team member providing Group Home services to Children to aid in improving their overall quality of life and decrease symptoms that would require a higher level of care. You will be working with the members within a home setting providing intensive therapeutic intervention within a staff-secure treatment setting for children and adolescents with severe emotional, behavioral, or cognitive challenges. This role requires a compassionate, resilient, and skilled professional who can maintain a therapeutically positive environment, manage crises, and facilitate the unlearning of maladaptive behaviors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Direct Care and Therapeutic Support:

1. Provide structured, goal-oriented interventions aligned with each child's PCP and treatment goals.

2. Assist children with activities of daily living (ADLs), emotional regulation, behavior management, school attendance, and recreational activities.

3. Implement individualized behavior support strategies and de-escalation techniques in accordance with agency-approved Crisis Response Plans and restrictive intervention policies.

4. Foster a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that promotes healing, safety, consistency, and trust.

5. Encourage positive peer interactions, social skill development, and participation in structured activities within the home and community.

Documentation and Compliance:

1. Complete daily service notes and behavioral observation reports, clearly linking interventions to treatment goals in the PCP, in compliance with NC DHHS and Medicaid standards.

2. Report and document all critical incidents immediately per agency and NC Incident Response Improvement System (IRIS) protocols.

3. Maintain confidential and HIPAA-compliant records for all children served.

4. Participate in quarterly treatment plan reviews and discharge planning as appropriate.

Safety, Health, and Wellness:

1. Ensure a safe, supervised living environment by maintaining appropriate staff-to-child supervision ratios at all times, including during transportation and community outings.

2. Monitor children's physical and emotional well-being, administer medications (if certified), and coordinate health appointments.

3. Conduct safety drills (fire, disaster, lockdown) as required and document participation.

4. Model and teach healthy daily routines, hygiene practices, and coping strategies.

5. Professional Development and Team Collaboration

Maintain current certifications in:

1. CPR/First Aid

2. NCI (North Carolina Interventions) or other DHHS-approved crisis intervention training

3. Bloodborne Pathogens

4. Person-Centered Thinking

5. Trauma-Informed Care practices for children and adolescents

6. Any other certifications as required by DHHS and/or Pathways To Life

Additional:

7. Participate actively in team meetings, clinical staffing, and in-service trainings.

8. Support the transition planning process, including reunification with family or movement to a lower level of care when appropriate.

9. Assist in the general needs for maintaining the home.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A

LEVEL OF EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Criteria for a Paraprofessional According to 10A NCAC 27G .0204

• Under North Carolina Administrative Code 10A NCAC 27G .0204, a Paraprofessional is defined as an individual who:

• Educational Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma or

  • General Educational Development (GED)

• Relevant Abilities: Paraprofessionals shall demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities required by the population served.

• Core Competencies: Demonstrates competencies in essential areas, including:

  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the specific field and related practices.

  • Cultural Awareness: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

  • Analytical Skills: Capability to assess and interpret data to inform decision-making.

  • Decision-Making: Aptitude for making informed and effective decisions.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Proficiency in building and maintaining relationships.

  • Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

  • Clinical Skills: Expertise in providing clinical services and interventions

• Experience working with mh/dd/sa preferred.

• Supervision shall be provided by an associated professional and/or a qualified professional with the population served.

• The supervisor and the employee shall develop an individualized supervision plan upon hiring which will be reviewed annually.

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

• Must pass criminal background checks, all Health Care registry checks, drug screenings, and TB testing as required.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Regularly walk, stand or stoop

• occasionally lift, carry, push or pull

• move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

• regularly drive a motor vehicle

• must be physically able to complete NCI-B and CPR

WORKING CONDITIONS: Residential setting with variable hours based on staffing schedules.
Physical demands include standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and active engagement with youth during recreational activities and interventions. The environment can be diverse and sometimes unpredictable.