Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Keene, NH

27d•$45,000

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is hiring a Parent Aide/Educator to provide in-home and community-based services to children, adults, and families throughout New Hampshire. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor and collaborating with the clinical team, the role serves as a liaison among the treatment team, clients, families, and collateral service providers. The position supports families referred by DCYF through parent education, supervised visitation, coaching, and coordination with involved providers and agencies. Early-evening availability is required, and schedules are subject to client needs. The role includes an on-call rotation and transportation of clients.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 4 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting, or an associate degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver's license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
Authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Access to high-speed, secure internet.
Flexible availability, including early evenings, as schedules are subject to client needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in-home services in accordance with DCYF referrals.
Work with DCYF on referral requests, treatment plans, treatment meetings, and service-specific documentation.
Develop treatment plans with measurable, attainable goals in partnership 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, including on 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 members of the treatment team.
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 support families when needed.
Document clinical contacts and other records in the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.