Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: YOUTH HAVEN - REIDSVILLE - REIDSVILLE, NC 27320Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaysParaprofessional – Day Treatment
Youth Haven Services – Madison, NC
Youth Haven Services is expanding our Day Treatment (DTX) program, and we are seeking dedicated Paraprofessionals to join our team as we open a new day treatment facility located on the campus of New Vision school site in Madison, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting youth and families, enjoys providing direct care and skill‑building services, and is ready to play a key role in helping clients achieve stability and success in their homes and communities.
See qualifications listed below.
Position Summary:
Provides direct care and rehabilitative services for group of client’s mental illness as outlined on the Person-Centered Plan. Duties must be performed according to YHS policies and standards dictated by State guidelines. Work hours vary according to client(s) needs. Persons in this position work under the supervision of a Qualified Professional (QP).
Qualifications:
Education
Years of Related Experience
Minimum
Preferred
Minimum
Preferred
High School Graduate / Equivalent
X para
0-1
X
Professional Certification
1-3
Technical School / 1 Year College
3-5
Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate’s Degree
5-8
Bachelor’s Degree
X AP
8-10
Master’s Degree
10+
Advanced Licensure
Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):
Education: High School diploma -paraprofessional or AP-Bachelor’s Degree in the Human services
Work experience: Preferably some experience with population served.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of community resources; communication skills (written and verbal); background/training/experience, competencies in the use of a personal computer (word processing/excel), e-notes, photocopier and fax machine; organizational abilities; prioritization skills; flexibility; ability to multitask; ability to develop productive relationships; ability to produce in a fast-paced environment, ability to develop responsible decisions and exercise sound judgment. Takes direction well and demonstrates initiative.
Travel Requirements: Service is delivered in school setting.
Essential Job Duties
% of Time
1.
Be present in the school with clients during school hours. Review’s client information and person-centered plans to understand needs, limitations, strengths and goals of individuals served. Actively participates in the progress of Person-Centered Plan. Follows Person Centered Plan to aid in development of leisure time, interests, and activities; therapeutic mentoring and behavior and anger management skills training. Become familiar with IEP (individual education plan) and academic goals to assist students with individual needs.
40%
2.
Provides delivery of skill building activities such as daily and community living skills, socialization, adaptation, symptom monitoring and management skills.
15%
3.
Completes documentation [on client progress] as outlined by program guidelines on a timely basis.
15%
4.
You are required to consistently follow the conduct policies and daily operating procedures of your assigned school. Manages behaviors and maintains discipline in accordance with program procedures.
10%
5.
Provide NCI compliant restraint as a last resort if client is a danger to others or self and least restrictive interventions have been exhausted.
5%
6.
Other duties as assigned/required
5%
Work Environment
Services is delivered at assigned school
What We Offer
Competitive pay
Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Aflac Insurance
401(k)
Generous paid time off
Supportive and experienced clinical leadership
A mission‑driven environment where your work truly makes a difference
Equal Employment Opportunity
Youth Haven Services is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Qualifications
SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP
SUN Behavioral Health partners with communities to solve their unmet needs for behavioral health services. We improve psychiatric services for communities by providing compassionate and respectful care to save lives and enhance the quality of life for our patients and their families.
We work closely with medical and surgical hospitals, physicians and behavioral health care providers as well as local schools and community organizations to ensure that our hospitals provide our patients and their families with a seamless continuum of care that meets the highest standards of personalized treatment.
We work collaboratively across the healthcare system in each community to provide our patients and their families with access to the very best care.
We support positive social activities that improve the health and well being of those communities we serve.
Our Mission
The mission of SUN Behavioral Health is to partner with communities in solving the unmet needs of those suffering from mental illness and addiction disorders. We do this by establishing and operating healthcare organizations that create a significant positive impact on society. Through exceptional staff and the finest facilities, we provide personalized treatment, with deep respect and compassion for patients and their families.
Our Values
Our core values are access to care, quality, and safety.
•We believe in every patient’s right to receive compassionate, dignified, and respectful mental health treatment.
•We are a committed community partner dedicated to improving the lives of those who suffer from mental illness and reducing the social and financial impact of untreated mental illness.
•We utilize the latest evidence-based treatments to allow for optimal recovery from mental illness and addiction disorders.
•We work with patients, families and communities to erase the stigma of mental illness and addiction disorders.
•We individualize our approach to deliver the best care for our patients and their families, providing the confidence needed for recovery.
•We ensure our employees’ success by investing in their growth and development, valuing their contributions, and recognizing them for the difference they make in people’s lives.
•We partner with our physicians, providing them with well-designed settings in which they can deliver excellent care.
•We maintain the highest ethical standards and exceed requirements set by regulatory bodies.
•We are committed to and measure our performance based on our patients’ continued recovery after discharge.