Recreational Paraprofessional
WHO WE ARE:
Together We Achieve Better Days: Easterseals UCP is one of the largest non-profit service providers in North Carolina and Virginia dedicated to helping children, adults and families living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health challenges live their best possible life. Each year, we support 20,000 families by delivering 9 million hours of direct services and a wide variety of life-changing programs in 140 different locations.
We are seeking energetic applicants with a passion for supporting children and adults in After School Recreational environment. Our Empower After School program has immediate opportunities for Part-Time Recreational Paraprofessionals to join their team.
Must be able to commit to an on-going Part-Time schedule (Mon-Fri 1:30pm - 6:00pm & every 3rd Saturday of the month). If you’re looking for a rewarding, challenging position with a sustainable organization then come join our EMPOWER Team!
The program will accommodate College Students with flexible class schedules.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Responsible for working 1:1 with a child having special needs and aggressive behaviors (i.e. biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.)
- Willingness to learn how to appropriately care for and support a child 1:1 with sensitive medical needs. Extensive on-site training provided by ESUCP.
- Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social interactions.
- Implement positive behavior support plans and model appropriate behavioral interventions
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form, especially with parents.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
- Work with staff in developing data collection systems, and monitor data collection to ensure the success of the child’s Individual Service Plan.
- Assists with identifying individual goals and assists in developing and monitoring outcomes making adjustments as needed.
- Assists individuals we support with inclusion.
- Respects the dignity and individuality of each individual and his/her right to confidentiality.
- Assists individuals we support with daily needs.
- Ensures that the safety, health, hygiene and nutritional needs of the individuals we support are met.
- Lifts and transfers individuals we support as needed.
- Assists individuals at learning and increasing skills in all areas of independence, this includes, but is not limited to: Self-help skills, independent living skills, accessing community resources and pursuit of leisure activities, if an individualized plan exists, this document serves as a guide for these supports.
- Participates in all program activities with participants.
- Completes required paperwork (may vary by location) accurately and as required by the program.
- Assists in daily and weekly clean-ups of facilities and activities areas.
- Shows and encourages respect for personal property, program equipment, and facilities.
- Sets an example for others through cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, sportsmanship, and other appropriate behaviors.
We strive to attract and engage team members with diverse lived experiences. We intentionally seek out and value uniqueness across race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, personality, disability and age.
WHAT EASTER SEALS UCP CAN OFFER YOU:
- Competitive Industry hourly pay rate
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 529 NC National College Savings Program.
- Partnerships with BB&T and Coastal Credit union
- The opportunity to enrich the lives of the people you serve
YOU’RE A GREAT MATCH FOR OUR TEAM IF YOU HAVE:
- Minimum of 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED required from a USDOE or CHEA accredited institution.
- One year of college or equivalent preferred.
- Two years of hands-on experience working with IDD /Mental Health population.
- Physical ability to transfer participants in and out of wheelchairs, push people in wheelchairs, and assist participants with activities of daily living.
- Work independently, handle multiple responsibilities and assigning priority to activities.
- Manage the goals of multiple individuals and families on a timely basis.
- Communicate effectively and positively with staff members and participants to provide a safe and healthy environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, and varied disabilities
- Must complete and maintain current Easterseals UCP training curriculum, which includes, but not limited to the following: CPR/First Aid, NCI (as appropriate), Medication Administration (as appropriate), OSHA/BBP training, core competencies and other training relevant to the position as defined by local program guidelines.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted, state-appropriate driver’s license and maintain current vehicle insurance.