Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Nashua, 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. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and works with the clinical team as a liaison among the treatment team, clients, families, and collateral service providers. The position provides parent education, coaching, and support; supervised visitation; and services in accordance with referrals from the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Early-evening availability and a flexible schedule are required because visits are commonly scheduled in the afternoon or early evening and hours depend on client needs. The role includes an on-call rotation and transportation of clients. 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 such 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 take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Access to high-speed, secure internet.
Flexible availability, including early evenings, to accommodate client needs.
Ability to transport clients and install car seats and booster seats.
Ability to complete clinical documentation using an Electronic Health System.

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 the proper implementation of in-home services according to DCYF referrals.
Work collaboratively 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 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.
Provide parent coaching and support, including 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 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 support families as needed.
Document all clinical contacts and other required information through the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.