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Paraprofessional Worker

Paraprofessional Worker

WHITINGTON HOMES AND SERVICES • Fort Wayne, IN, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$17.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Benefits:
  • 403(b)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Savings bank
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Whitington Services for Children and Families is seeking Paraprofessionals who want to make a difference in the lives of others.


We currently have a full-time employment opportunity to serve parents and children within our community by developing homemaker and effective parenting skills to support healthy family relationships.


Essential Functions:


The paraprofessional provides services to families and children involved DCS/Probation. Services will be provided in the family’s home, a community site, or in the office (if approved by DCS/Probation), and in the course of assisting with transportation, accompanying the parent(s) during errands necessary to work towards/accomplish goals ex: job search. Services must be compatible with the established DCS/Probation case plan and authorized by the DCS/Probation referral. Paraprofessional staff assist the family through advocating, teaching, demonstrating, monitoring, and/or role modeling new, appropriate skills for coping with the following areas in an effort to build self-sufficiency:


Job Duties:


· Document and maintain records of clients' progress.
· Gather information about community resources that could be used in conjunction with other services to support successful parenting and homemaker skills
· Conduct initial assessments and refer clients to internal or community resources as necessary.
· Ensure accurate and ethically appropriate billing related to services are provided.
· Maintain confidentiality of records relating to the client’s treatment.
· Provide clinical documentation and assure that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information is done accurately and within the time frame required.
· Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations and standards, including DCS regulations.


The Paraprofessional is responsible for overseeing:


· Time Management
· Child Development, care of children, child safety and child nutrition
· Health Care
· Community Resourcing
· Transportation that is goal directed and part of approved case plan (i.e. housing search)
· Identifying support systems
· Problem solving
· Family reunification/preservation
· Resource management/budgeting
· Home management
· Parenting Skills
· Housing
Minimum Qualifications:


· High school diploma or GED
· At least 21 years of age
· Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation to transport self and others, and car insurance coverage
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of all appropriate information.
· Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing
· Be able to provide factual feedback to the Department of Child Services/Probation or the courts in person, telehealth and in writing.
· Ability to meet a family in a non-biased strengths-based format either in the home, community, or office setting.
· Ability to develop a goal-oriented plan of treatment
· Develop a consistent schedule of interaction
· A belief in the family preservation philosophy
· Have strong verbal and written communication skills

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