Paraprofessional Support Specialist

1 month ago


Austin, Texas, United States Youth Advocate Programs Full time

Mission-Driven Opportunity

At Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., we are committed to creating safe environments and providing services that are individualized, culturally competent, and trauma-informed to build brighter futures for all.

As a Paraprofessional Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and their families. You will work closely with our professional staff to help clients achieve their goals and ensure they receive the highest quality of care.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Provide skilled mentoring and coaching to support participants in preventing and managing behaviors that create barriers to inclusion in community activities
* Assist participants in achieving independence and integration into the community
* Accurately document services and communicate participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority
* Deliver services in compliance with the YES Waiver Policy and Procedures Manual, YAP Standards, and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service

**Requirements:**

* Bachelor's degree in a human services field (Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology)
* Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
* Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance coverage

**Benefits:**

* Voluntary Dental
* Voluntary Vision
* UNUM Supplemental Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals.

We are proud to be one of the largest non-profit youth and family support agencies in the United States, serving thousands of families a year in over 100 rural, urban, and suburban communities nationwide. Our mission is to deliver and advocate for safe and effective community-based alternatives to residential care and incarceration that empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive.



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