Paraprofessional Houseparent Position I

Summary of Work

The main responsibility is to devote attention and appropriate supervision to the student/client during non-instructional hours. Hours may vary. This position is temporary and available during center-based programming weeks. CPR and First Aid Certification (training provided) are required with the first three months of hire.

Duties:

• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and comfortable homelike environment.

• Carry out evening or overnight activities as scheduled.

• Support and instruct students according to rules in the NDVS/SB handbook.

• Help with evening meal as needed.

• Provide homework support as directed by staff.

• Supervise bedtime routines.

• Monitor NDVS/SB facility for security purposes, call maintenance when needed.

• Provide human guide assistance.

• Communicate information to supervisor and fellow Houseparent Staff

• Attend In-service Meetings as requested.

• Work a minimum of one shift per Short Term Program week.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED

Must be at least 18 years old.

CPR Certification must be obtained within 90 days.

The successful applicant must pass criminal background check.

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Application Procedures

All applications must be made via the Careers site. Paper or e-mailed submissions will no longer be accepted. Applications must be completed by 11:59 pm on the posted closing date. Only complete applications will be considered and must include the following:

• Resume

• Three References

For more information or if you need accommodations or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Paula Solheim @ 795-2343 or paulasolheim@nd.gov.

The finalist(s) for the position will be subject to state and federal criminal background checks, which includes fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.