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Para Professional

Looking to do meaningful work helping others in the community as a Behavior Interventionist/Para Professional?

Pathways \xe2\x80\x93 one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services, is in search of a compassionate, caring, growth-minded Behavior Interventionist/Para Professional to join our team in Delaware.

For your passion and dedication as a Behavior Interventionist/Para Professional, we offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, and much, much more (read below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!

About Your Role:

Behavioral Interventionist:

• Counsel students individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Encourage and foster a trusting therapeutic relationship with students and their families,
• Guide students in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Prepare and maintain all required records and reports accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with all staff to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during treatment process.
• Refer students and families to community resources or specialists as necessary.
• Serve as a personal mentor for students, setting positive example worthy of emulation by both students and colleagues
• Uses discretion and tact when working with confidential information and exercises good judgment in handling emergency situations
• Maintains a clean, safe, and nurturing environment conducive to learning for students
• Participates in all required meetings
• Assumes responsibilities assigned by Administration in order to facilitate a safe, orderly, positive learning environment

Para Professional:

• Actively participates as a member of disciplinary team
• Provides appropriate behavioral interventions for disruptive and or struggling students
• Provides a positive example worthy of emulation by students and colleagues
• Report accurately and immediately any student issues or concerns
• Use discretion and tact when working with confidential information and exercises good judgment in all situations
• Maintain records and educational materials in accordance with professional standards
• Substitute and provide support for others directed by immediate supervisor or Administration
• Report all suspected child abuse/neglect to appropriate team members and authorities
• Carries out lesson plans to students and co-teaches the classroom with the Special Education teacher
• Works closely with teachers counselors, mental health, outside agencies, and administration to assist students with special needs
• Participates in all required meetings and professional development trainings
• Be pro-active, monitor student behavior, remove student before behavior escalates
• Be accessible, encouraging, and supportive to students and colleagues
• Assumes responsibilities assigned by Administration in order to facilitate a safe, orderly, positive learning environment
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Strong desire, willingness and experience (3 years) working with At-Risk Youth
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 60 College Credits or has passed the Para Pro Exam
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test)
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

Perks for working Full time at Pathways:

• 401 K Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Vacation days that increase with tenure after the first year!
• Separate Paid Sick leave that rolls over each year
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in our national company! As we grow, you grow with us!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

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Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

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