Skills Trainer /Paraprofessional

bayada

Waimea HI 96796 | 21.955716 | -159.6680055

Posted Jul 16, 2026

Part-time
Big Island Behavioral Health (BBH) - 603

Job description

BAYADA Behavioral Health is seeking energetic, confident Paraprofessionals / Skills Trainers who can provide strong, supportive guidance to children with special needs. In this role, you will deliver one‑to‑one services in school settings, working with students ages three through twenty. Our Paraprofessionals / Skills Trainers play a key part in helping children build essential skills and achieve meaningful progress in their daily lives.

Paraprofessional opportunities are currently available in Hilo, Honoka'a, Laupahoehoe, Waimea, Kohala, Waikoloa, Kona, and surrounding communities.

Compensation: $16-$22 per hour, depending on experience.

BAYADA offers Paraprofessionals:

Weekly pay
Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near your home
Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job
Scholarship programs
A stable working environment – we invest in our care team
Paid time off
clinical manager support

Qualifications for Paraprofessionals:

A minimum of 48 college credits OR
Passing score of 459 on Paraprofessional Assessment exam (including both Math & English at levels 100 or higher)
Ability to read and write in English

Job Responsibilities for Paraprofessionals:

Work one to one with clients on behaviors, goals and client needs
Collect daily client data

If you are interested in supporting individuals with disabilities to reach their fullest potential, then this is the position for you! At BAYADA, our clients come first and our employees are our greatest Asset. Please contact us today to join our amazing team of professionals who have compassion, strive for excellence, and provide reliable services.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.