Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional: Make a Real Impact in Your Community

Be a trusted support for children and families—where it matters most.

We’re looking for a compassionate and dependable Paraprofessional to support children, adolescents, and families through in-home services, supervised visitation, parenting education, and community resource coordination. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the community, values relationship-building, and wants to make a direct, positive impact on family stability and child well-being.

As a Paraprofessional, you play a vital role in strengthening families, ensuring child safety, and supporting positive outcomes. Your presence, advocacy, and consistency help families navigate challenging moments and move toward stability and success.

• Why Join Us?
• Meaningful Work – Help children, adolescents, and families overcome challenges and build resilience.
• Supportive Environment – Work within a team that values professional growth and collaboration.
• Flexible Schedule – Enjoy a role that accommodates your work-life balance, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Growth Opportunities – Access ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills.

• Your Role
• Provide in-home supervised visitation and parenting education to families
• Serve as a liaison between families and mental health professionals, ensuring coordinated and consistent care
• Act as a parent aide, offering guidance, support, and skill-building
• Conduct drug screens in accordance with program requirements
• Provide transportation for children and adolescents to appointments, visits, and services
• Advocate for children and families, which may include:
• Writing reports
• Attending court hearings, school meetings, panel reviews, and case conferences
• Connect families to community resources and supportive services
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation, including:
• Progress notes, updated service plans/goals, and termination reports
• Submission of documentation within 72 hours of each visit or cancelled appointment
• Requesting additional service authorization as needed to prevent disruptions

• What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field, with appropriate training or credentials
• 2+ years of experience as a Community Support Individual, Paraprofessional, or Case Manager in homes, schools, or community settings
• Proven experience working with at-risk children, adolescents, and families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
• Laptop, valid Georgia driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel off-site
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to use your skills to empower individuals and strengthen families, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Family Ties is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.