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Rite of Passage·South Bend, Indiana
Paraprofessional
The Paraprofessional implements Positive Organizational Culture principles and provides instructional services to students. They collaborate with the Education Department team to deliver curriculum and support student achievement.
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Paraprofessional at Safe Passage in South Bend Indiana✨
Safe Passage is a diagnostic and evaluation facility that works with youth ages 10 to 18.
A youth is referred to our program by a DCS case manager or a probation officer to seek a clinical assessment.
The youth stay at our locked secure facility for 30 days while our psychologist completes a full diagnostic and assessment of the youth.
Safe Passage's psychologist will update diagnosis, treatment plans, and future placement options.
Youth will leave Safe Passage in the next 30 days after their assessment is completed going on to one of three places: back home with social services in place, to a foster care or group home, or to a residential facility to work on a youth's recommendations.
starting at $17.50/hour
Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 [https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ROP-benefits-perks-2024-v2.pdf]
The Paraprofessional works as an active team member of the Education Department, providing instructional services to students. This position takes direction from certified staff to deliver and assist in instruction of classes and implements effective classroom management strategies. The Paraprofessional will conduct small group instruction, as well as individual instruction to students, as necessary. You will be required to track attendance, maintain weekly grades, and ensure student grades are available and posted.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people to become successful adults. As a Youth Care Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Candidates must have experience working with at-risk youth and knowledge of instructional and behavioral management strategies. Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test is required.
Market context
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