Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Paraprofessional
Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 per hour

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

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 successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have 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.

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.