Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Jefferson, NH

27d•$45,000

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Parent Aide/Educator to provide in-home and community-based services to children, adults, and families throughout New Hampshire. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and works in collaboration with the clinical team, DCYF, families, and other service providers to support treatment plans and service delivery. The position includes parent education, coaching, supervised visitation, client transportation, documentation, and ongoing assessment of safety and risk. Early-evening availability and a flexible schedule are required to accommodate client needs; an on-call rotation is also part of the role. Salary is up to $45,000.

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 and at least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
Authorization to work in the U.S.; 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 participate in an on-call rotation.
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.
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 in home and community-based settings.
Coach and support parents with effective parenting strategies, children’s health 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 and respond by phone to provide support to families as utilized.
Document clinical contacts and other required information in the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.