Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services • Berlin, NH

3d • $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 position reports to the Clinical Supervisor and works collaboratively with the clinical team, DCYF, families, and other service providers to support treatment plans and deliver services based on DCYF referrals. The role includes parent education, supervised visitation, coaching, documentation, coordination with the courts and other providers, ongoing risk assessment, and transportation of clients. Early-evening availability and a flexible schedule are required to meet client needs. The position includes an on-call rotation to provide phone support to families as needed.

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 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 meet client needs.
• Ability to transport clients and install car seats and booster seats.
• Ability to document clinical contacts and related information using an Electronic Health System.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience is identified as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in-home services according to DCYF referrals.
• Work 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 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 by providing 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.
• 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.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Supervision for licensure.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Personal cell phone discount.

What This Job Offers

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