Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Claremont, NH

27d•$45,000

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. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor and working with the clinical team, the Parent Aide/Educator serves as a liaison among the treatment team, clients, families, and collateral service providers. The role includes parent education, coaching, support, and supervised visitation, with services delivered according to referrals made by DCYF. Early evening availability and a flexible schedule are required to accommodate client needs. The position includes an on-call rotation for providing phone support to families as needed. Compensation 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 with at least 2 years of relevant experience is listed as preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
Authorization to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.
Access to high-speed, secure internet.
Flexible availability, including early evenings, to meet client needs.
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 treatment plans with measurable, attainable goals in partnership with families and DCYF.
Complete required 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-based settings.
Coach and support parents by providing effective 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 as needed.
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 required.
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.
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% employer 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.