Day Treatment Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional
Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 per hour

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) seeks a compassionate and dedicated Paraprofessional to join our Day Treatment Program team. As a Paraprofessional, you will supervise and provide therapeutic support to consumers enrolled in the program, fostering positive relationships and assisting students with mild to severe behavioral problems. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 assistance to students with behavioral challenges, including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive.
• Act as a caring adult engaging with students to establish positive and healthy relationships.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a positive, structured, and therapeutic milieu to meet emotional, developmental, and educational needs.
• Conduct direct observation of students within the milieu.
• Participate in 1:1 intervention to encourage compliance with program expectations and address barriers to successful completion.
• Assist students in conflict resolution, appropriate expression, and behavior improvement.
• Work with the team to implement behavioral programs and intervention plans.
• Contribute to daily and weekly student summaries and level rating forms.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork.
• Support other school programs and participate in program field trips and activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (1 year of prior experience working with children)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Per the RCW 28A.400.303, employees of contractors with school districts that “have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children” are required to go through FBI fingerprinting. 

Food Handler’s Permit is required for Madrona, preferred for Sequoia Program and Restorative School. (can be obtained after hire)

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.