Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services • Brattleboro, VT

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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 in New Hampshire. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and collaborates with the clinical team, DCYF, families, and other service providers. The position includes parent education, supervised visitation, parent coaching, client transportation, and documentation. Early-evening availability is required, and most client visits take place in the afternoon or early evening. A flexible schedule is necessary because hours depend on client needs. The role also participates in an on-call rotation to provide support to families by phone as needed.

Applicants need either a 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. A valid driver's license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle are required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Access to high-speed, secure internet is required. Salary 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, or an associate degree and at least two years of such experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
• Authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
• Access to high-speed, secure internet.
• Flexible availability, including early evenings, to accommodate client needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure in-home services are implemented according to DCYF referrals.
• Work with DCYF on referrals, treatment plans, treatment meetings, and service-specific documentation.
• Develop treatment plans with families and DCYF, setting 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 when 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 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 family support 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 for full-time employees.
• Eleven paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Generous sick time, including mental health days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED