Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Peterborough, NH

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is hiring Parent Aides/Educators 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 with the clinical team, DCYF, families, and other service providers to support treatment plans and deliver services in accordance with DCYF referrals. The position includes parent education, coaching, supervised visitation, documentation, client transportation, and ongoing assessment of client safety. Early-evening availability and flexible scheduling are required to meet client needs. The job also includes participation in an on-call rotation to respond to families by phone when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least four years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting, or an associate degree and at least two years of such experience.
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 accommodate client needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree with at least two years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting is identified as preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in-home services according to DCYF referrals.
Collaborate with DCYF on referrals, treatment plans, treatment meetings, and service-specific documentation.
Develop measurable, attainable treatment goals in partnership with families and DCYF.
Complete 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 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 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 family support when utilized.
Document clinical contacts and other required information in the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.