What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional/Educational Aide position at NewPath Child & Family Solutions?
Description
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Paraprofessional/Educational Aide – Residential Interventions
The Residential Interventions Paraprofessional/Educational Aide plays a vital role in the success of each client. The Paraprofessional/Educational Aide is responsible for the classroom assistance and supervision of children in our Residential Interventions Program. The children in our program are suffering from childhood trauma with resulting behavioral health challenges.
The Paraprofessional/Educational Aide ensures that each child’s basic life, educational and emotional needs are provided for. Paraprofessional/Educational Aide strives to provide consistency and structure for the clients in our care.
At NewPath, we do more to make a difference —more for each child, each client and our community. Our dedicated team does what it takes, day and night, to get to the heart of every case and deliver the best care. Backed by a full breadth of services, we cater to each individual and answer to every need. We reach more ages with more experts for more results. Every program offers opportunity for change, every plan improves lives, and every person ignites hope, one success story at a time.
Rate of Pay:
Make up to $19 per hour! *(With progressive advancement through the NewPath Tier system)
What we offer:
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! *($500 on 1st payroll, $500 after 6 months of continuous employment)
- Full-time and part-time shifts available with flexible work hours
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Career Growth in an Inclusive Company Culture
- 401(k) (4% automatic employer contribution – no required match)
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
- Employee Discounts & Partner Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Family/Paternal Leave
- Legal Benefits Services
- Clinical Counseling/Therapy Licensure Supervision Hours (Cost Covered)
- Board Licensure Exam Cost Covered (Therapy, Counseling, and Nursing)
- Employee discounts
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide active, constant supervision in a classroom setting supporting the teacher and providing educational guidance to the residents. When school is not in session, you will work on the unit interacting with the program youth during all aspects of the daily routine, including meal time, hygiene, classroom instruction, and therapeutic group sessions as well as off site activities.
- Implement, enforce, and adhere to programmatic rules while assisting youth with understanding the rules and expectations during class time and while on the units.
- Provide a safe therapeutic environment for the children in our care at all times.
- Actively engage in school, group and implementing activities during free time.
- Teach, demonstrate, and role model appropriate behavior management, problem solving, and coping techniques.
- Interact and engage with youth and families in a trauma-responsive and trauma informed manner.
- Utilize de-escalation strategies and techniques learned through company TCI training.
- Complete all required documentation prior to end of shift.
Requirements
What you need:
- High School Diploma or/equivalent required.
- Educational Aide Certification with the Ohio Dept. of Education preferred.
- Previous work experience in serving at risk youth or, working in a residential treatment program preferred.
- Ability to handle physical activities, including recreational activities.
- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance and a clean driving record with no more than 5 points.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
NewPath Child & Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, or have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting Human Resources at HRCareers@newpath.org.
Salary : $19 - $1,000
