Parent Aide - Educator
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. 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 specifically serves New Hampshire clients. Early-evening availability and schedule flexibility are required to meet client needs; most visits take place in the afternoon or early evening. The role also participates in an on-call rotation to provide phone support to families as needed. 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; the associate-degree route is described as preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
- Authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
- Access to high-speed, secure internet.
- Flexible availability, including early evenings, to meet client needs.
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 and 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 as requested.
- Provide parent education and supervised visitation in home and community-based settings.
- Coach and support parents, including offering 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 members of the treatment team 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 all 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.
- Generous sick time, including mental health days.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 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 provided.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Personal cell phone discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
