Paraprofessional LINC

Do you expect something more for your career? Bring your skills and talents to a role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional to fill the role of Youth Support Specialist!

If you are adept at multi-tasking and embrace playing an integral role in changing the lives of the youth we want to talk to you!

This Position Will:

Provides direct care and supervision of clients within the milieu in accordance with the agency treatment program including Agency Behavior Treatment Plan (ABTP) and Universal Rules. Under direct supervision of Teaching staff, provides assistance in the area of instruction and classroom management to ensure a quality learning environment for the students. Under the direct supervision on the Unit Coordinator, implements individual and group programming on the units during non-school days.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

REQUIRED: 1. High School Diploma/G.E.D.

2. Paraprofessional license (obtained within 30 days)

3. Demonstrated proficiency in skills for basic math, reading, language arts and other core academic subject areas or vocational education.

4. Per DCFS regulations, must be at least 21 years of age.

5. Valid Driver’s License and good driving record

B. DESIRED:

1. Minimum of six (6) months of related experience preferably in a special education environment.

2. Experience in a residential or therapeutic day school setting.

3. School Bus Driver Permit.

Allendale’s rich heritage is based upon 125 years of meeting society’s needs by determining new ways to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families who have endured tremendous devastation and loss. We embrace challenge; we seek out new ways to learn and to grow along with families, regardless of their circumstance or what brought them to us. That is WHO we have always been, and WHO we continue to be today. Our goal is to provide safe homes, high-quality specialized education and vocational training options; and clinical services to children and their families while recovering from severe childhood trauma. We focus on helping youth who have progressed in treatment and are working toward self-sufficiency or returning to their home environment. Our programs emphasize community involvement and community integration as part of the individualized treatment goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Special education school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16