Group Home Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

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.

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