Intensive Family Intervention Paraprofessional for DeKalb/Fulton County (Full-time position) Position Available In [Unknown county], Georgia

Intensive Family Intervention Paraprofessional for DeKalb/Fulton County (Full-time position) 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars DeKalb County, GA The Intensive Family Intervention Paraprofessional position is focused on providing intensive in-home individual/family mental health skill building and case management services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches of care for children and adolescents at high risk of out of home placement or returning home from inpatient or residential treatment. Job Duties and Responsibilities Providing individual/family mental health skill building services using evidence based and trauma informed approaches of care. Commitment to providing consistent, ongoing services to clients. Participate in coordination of care with a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Coordinating with a team to provide crisis intervention as necessary to enhance and restore functioning. Participate in weekly clinical team meetings. Participate in weekly individual supervision with team lead. Meet or exceed agency required productivity and documentation standards. Travel required Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies Interpersonal Skills & Communication:

Demonstrated emotional intelligence with an ability to balance an empathy forward response with families and throughout the organization. Enjoys working closely with other people to understand their concerns and seeks out the ways our workplace might address them. Able to use storytelling to advance a concept or idea.

Professionalism:

Confidence, articulation, ability to receive criticism and feedback well. Ability to resolve conflicts.

Organization & Time Management:

Organizes work, effectively prioritizes, and sets short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Aligns communication, people, processes, and resources to drive success. Organizes information and data to identify/explain trends, problems, and their causes.

Teamwork & Collaboration:

Contributes to common goal, maintains open communication with team members, asks for help when necessary, encourages involvement.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Self-aware, attentive listener, people-oriented, cognizant of bias, cultural intelligence; demonstrating a respect for divergent viewpoints; an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the population served, thereby contributing to an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and cooperative.

Flexibility:

Adapts effectively to change by accepting changes in processes readily and with an optimistic perspective of the resulting benefits; readily accepts new technology as part of his/her job and uses it to continually improve efficiency or the quality of his/her work products. Requirements Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a psychology/social work/human services-related discipline with at least 2 years of experience required Past experience with Notenetic preferred, but not required Must be able to pass DBHDD background check (required prior to providing any services to clients) State-mandated training: Relias, CPR/First Aid, CPI (must be completed within the first 30 days of hire) Knowledge of Medicaid/CMO compliance requirements preferred Willingness to learn new documentation and case management skills Receptivity to feedback/constructive criticism Must be willing to work full time with flexible hours and long term commitment

• At least 90% of contact must be face-to-face
• Services must be available 24/7 through on-call arrangements
• Must live in the DeKalb County to be considered

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$20.00 – $33.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study? Please include an email address that you check frequently and are responsive to. We will follow up with candidates by email for the second stage of our pre-screening process. DO you live in DeKalb/Fulton County? Could you please provide an updated resume including professional references from your previous jobs? Are you available to work full-time with a flexible working schedule?

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Behavioral health: 3 years (Required)

Location:

DeKalb County, GA (Required) Ability to

Commute:

DeKalb County, GA (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road