Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Manchester, NH

27d•$45,000

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is hiring Parent Aides/Educators for positions throughout New Hampshire. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and works in collaboration with the clinical team, serving as a liaison among the treatment team, clients, families, and collateral service providers. The Parent Aide/Educator provides in-home and community-based parent education and supervised visitation, coordinating with DCYF and other involved parties to support children and families. The position requires flexible availability, including early evenings, and participation in an on-call rotation. Compensation is up to $45,000.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least four years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting; alternatively, an associate degree and at least two 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 is unable to 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 install car seats and booster seats when transporting clients.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in-home services in accordance with DCYF referrals.
Collaborate with DCYF on referral requests, treatment plans, treatment meetings, and regular service-specific documentation.
Develop and collaborate on measurable, attainable treatment plan goals with families and DCYF.
Complete service-delivery 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 settings.
Coach and support parents by providing parenting strategies and guidance on 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 to provide services.
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 and respond by phone to provide support to 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 for full-time employees.
Three weeks of paid vacation.
Eleven 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 provided.
Tuition reimbursement.
Personal cell phone discount.