Para-Professional

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth!  Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Para-Professional at DePaul Academy in South Bend Indiana✨

DePaul Academy, located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, shares a campus with the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center.  DePaul serves young men aged 14-18 who have mental health, substance abuse and/or behavioral needs.  Utilizing a strengths-based approach, DePaul provides its youth with access to therapeutic services and diverse social and educational opportunities.  Through a blend of evidence-based treatment, academic and extracurricular opportunities, young men are provided a normalized setting that foster a culture of learning, growth, and achievement

Pay: starting at $18.00 per hour

Perks & Benefits: 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

What you will do:  The Paraprofessional works as a staff member of the Education Department team.  Primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of the Positive Organizational Culture and providing instructional services to students.  

To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, physical, TB test, and a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with a 30-minute break. 

 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 Para-Professional 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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