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Paraprofessional - School Based

The NewPath Child & Family Solutions School-Based Paraprofessional provides direct care to youth served by our embedded Day Treatment Program, at our NewPath Elementary School The Paraprofessional will engage youth at all times, focusing on helping youth be successful in meeting their treatment goals. The Paraprofessional ensures a comprehensive treatment delivery by utilizing trauma-responsive care strategies, as well as collaborating with Therapists, School Administrative and Teaching staff, and the youth's parent/guardian.

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 the opportunity for change, every plan improves lives, and every person ignites hope, one success story at a time.

What we offer:

• 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)

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide behavioral interventions within a safe, caring, and structured environment.
• Provide therapeutic and positive interventions to youth.
• Provide active coaching for personal care needs including health, hygiene, nutrition, and life skills.
• Assist with testing, classroom observations, and assigned materials related to educational assessment, grading, evaluation, testing, or placement.
• Provide support to nursing services, as needed.
• Contribute to transition planning and reintegration of youth into a less restrictive setting.
• Assist with program activities and special events, as assigned.
• Participate in group and/or educational activities through active supervision, engagement, and involving oneself in the activities.

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 5 years of experience with high-risk youth with mental health disorders required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 6 months of experience working with high-risk youth with mental health disorders preferred.
• Experience in education setting preferred.
• A willingness and comfort level in providing community-based services to a diverse population of clients;
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license with fewer than 5 points, and have active auto insurance.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screen.

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.