Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Berlin, NH

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About The Position

Northeast Family Services is hiring Parent Aides/Educators for positions throughout New Hampshire. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor and collaborating with the clinical team, this role serves as a liaison among the treatment team, clients, families, and collateral service providers. The position provides in-home and community-based services in accordance with referrals from DCYF, including parent education, parent coaching, and supervised visitation. Early-evening availability and a flexible schedule are required to accommodate client needs. The role also includes an on-call rotation to provide phone support to families when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 4 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting; alternatively, an associate degree with at least 2 years of such experience is listed as preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
Authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Access to high-speed, secure internet.
Flexible availability, including early evenings, to meet client needs.
Ability to transport clients and install car seats and booster seats.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree with at least 2 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in-home services in accordance with DCYF referrals.
Work with DCYF on referrals, treatment plans, treatment meetings, and service-specific documentation.
Develop treatment plans with families and DCYF, including measurable and attainable goals.
Complete required service documentation, including assessments and reports.
Report progress to the court system through in-person appearances and written reports as requested.
Provide parent education and supervised visitation to children, adults, and families in home and community-based settings.
Coach and support parents on effective parenting strategies, children's healthcare and educational needs, developmental milestones, meal preparation, and budgeting.
Enforce DCYF supervised-visitation expectations to ensure child safety.
Coordinate with DCYF, the New Hampshire court system, schools, behavioral health providers, and other treatment-team members.
Assess client risk on an ongoing basis and consult with the Clinical Supervisor about safety concerns.
Transport clients, including children and adults, and install car seats and booster seats as needed.
Participate in an on-call rotation, responding by phone to support families as needed.
Document clinical contacts and other required information in the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage
Three weeks of paid vacation
11 paid holidays, including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve
Generous sick time, including mental health days
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match
Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Annual longevity award consisting of a monetary bonus and a vacation day
Company-provided laptop and cell phone
Opportunity for professional growth
Supervision for licensure
Tuition reimbursement
Personal cell phone discount