Para-Educator I - HIPPY Program

Para-Educator I HIPPY Program Salary Range: $15.
00/hr.
- $17.
23/hr.
North Range Behavioral Health believes no one should fight behavioral health challenges alone.
Our experienced, well-trained team offers comprehensive services to help treat the “whole” person.
No other behavioral health organization offers more programs and solutions for children, adults, and families.
We collaborate closely with other community resources so our customers can experience seamless and compassionate care.
North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children youth, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs.
We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, CHP+, those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket.
Our prevention and education programs help support thriving, healthy families, and communities.
We integrate clinical expertise, research, and the values and culture of our customers in our treatment and care.
Our approaches are trauma-informed and based on customer strengths and goals and on proven evidence-based strategies.
North Range Behavioral Health provides a culture of continuous learning and development.
We know that change is inevitable, creativity is vital, and success comes from adjusting sails together, with a hopeful and resilient heart.
Vision Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible Mission North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.
Values Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day.
Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.
Position Summary: As a Para Educator in the HIPPY program, you will participate in community and family education, advocate for social changes, and provide support and facilitation for the activities of the prevention coalitions, advisory council, and/or education efforts.
Prevention activities are relationship-based and occur in the community and/or family homes supporting diverse groups and ages.
This may include providing case management for families to acquire resources and supports that promote resilience, protective factors, and the foals of designated programs.
Duties Performed: Participate in planning, organizing, logistically supporting, implementing, and attending education, coalition, and/or advisory council events and outreach, as assigned.
Assist in recruiting through networking with other coalitions and agencies, volunteers, advisory council/coalition members, and/or family participants for community and educational activities.
Teach prevention and/or parenting curriculum and/or participate in a speakers’ bureau.
Participate in prevention advocacy, messaging, and information dissemination.
May participate in fundraising and special events planning and implementation.
Assist in evaluation efforts, including distributing and collecting community knowledge, customer satisfaction, and pre/post-test surveys.
Maintain effective working relationships with other community-based groups in Weld County and participate in cross-agency activities, as assigned.
May perform meeting moderation and, note-taking functions, and other administrative functions in support of the program’s coalition and education activities.
May engage in regular home and community visits to provide individualized education based on the needs of the customer.
May complete necessary screening, assessments, and intake components associated with services and activities.
May be required to complete, file, and maintain hard copy and electronic paperwork relevant to the program.
Participate in internal, community, and interagency meetings and trainings, as assigned.
Education/Credentials: A High School Diploma equivalent is required.
Experience with parents and family in the home, community, and other settings.
Must be able to obtain certification as required by evidence-based programs.
A Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets agency insurability requirements is required.
Experience: No experience is necessary but is preferred *May is not eligible for all positions Seat Number: 13273 North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first.
All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.