Group Home Paraprofessional
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$15 - $17 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Gastonia, North Carolina |
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Job Description
Job Description
Available Shifts
About Us
DSS residential group home serving adolescent girls 13 to 21, including transition-age youth in extended foster care. We provide a safe, structured, and supportive home where young people build life skills, stay on track in school, and prepare for independence.
DSS residential group home serving adolescent girls 13 to 21, including transition-age youth in extended foster care. We provide a safe, structured, and supportive home where young people build life skills, stay on track in school, and prepare for independence.
What You'll Do
- Supervise and support residents to keep the home safe, calm, and structured
- Carry out daily routines, behavior plans, and life-skills activities
- Help residents with meals, hygiene, homework, recreation, and appointments
- Transport residents to school, activities, and community outings
- Build positive, trusting relationships with the young people in our care
- Document daily logs, incidents, behavior, and medication administration accurately
- Use de-escalation techniques and follow emergency procedures during crises
- Protect resident confidentiality and rights at all times
- Work as a team with supervisors, case managers, and clinicians
- Attend staff meetings and required trainings
Available Shifts
- Weekday Evening: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Weekday Short Evening: Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Weekday Overnight: Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Weekend Day: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Weekend Overnight: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Able to pass background checks, fingerprinting, drug screening, and health clearance
- CPR and First Aid certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or Health and Safety Institute (or willing to obtain before start)
- Able to stay calm, patient, and professional in stressful situations
Preferred
- Experience working with youth in residential, foster care, school, or behavioral health settings
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, or a related field
- Training in trauma-informed care or crisis intervention
- Competitive hourly pay
- Flexible scheduling options
- Paid training
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference in young people's lives
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