Paraprofessional

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Rutherford County - Forest City, NC 28043 Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School:

Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care

Location:

Position Type: Full time Requirement: High School Diploma A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support.

To learn more about us, visit our website at www.caringalternative.com. Why apply at A Caring Alternative? We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another’s culture.

Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay. Work related mileage is paid tax free. Be a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others.

Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care. Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.

• Training! Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company.

Benefits! We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees. Company laptop provided for most positions 401(k) & Roth retirement plans Company matching 401(k) & Roth 11 paid holidays Direct deposit Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days

Company paid Life Insurance policy Short term & long-term insurance available Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help

The purpose of a Paraprofessional is to serve as a therapeutic resource to consumers of A Caring Alternative in compliance with agency standards and best practice.

Job Duties Include:

Show knowledge and use of clinical process to achieve positive outcomes to include: evaluation, assessment, service, treatment planning, intervention techniques, aftercare, and transition planning Remain available face to face or by telephone, 24 hours a day 7 days a week as staff serves as the first responder in the event of crisis situations. The service site will be at any location the consumer or family needs

• Maintain accurate service and billing record documentation that clearly communicates the services provided and consumer progress
• Documentation shall maintain compliance with organizational policy/procedure, purchaser of service requirements (NC Division of MH/DD/SA, DMA/Medicaid, MCO) and accrediting/regulatory bodies (CARF, NC Statute/APSM rules, etc)
• Participate in community-based team approach that utilizes the resources of the community, consumer, and treatment team to achieve positive outcomes
• Demonstrate the ability to work in and be a part of organizational and therapeutic teams

Basic Requirements:

• Demonstrates the appropriate specialized knowledge required to perform the job effectively and efficiently

Exhibits the skills necessary to complete tasks using established techniques, materials, and equipment

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Maintains valid motor vehicle license

Education and Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED Must have experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served Resume must include relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served.

A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, Statesville and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In-Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer.