Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Colebrook, NH

27d•$45,000

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is hiring Parent Aides/Educators for positions 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 Parent Aide/Educator provides in-home and community-based parent education, coaching, and supervised visitation, while coordinating with DCYF and other involved providers. The position requires early-evening availability and a flexible schedule based on client needs. Full-time employee benefits are listed in the posting. 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 pathway is described 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.
Access to high-speed, secure internet.
Flexible availability, including early evenings, to accommodate client needs.
Ability to install car seats and booster seats when transporting clients.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure in-home services are implemented in accordance with DCYF referrals.
Work 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 as requested.
Provide parent education and supervised visitation to children, adults, and families in home and community settings.
Coach and support parents, including 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 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 support families as needed.
Document all clinical contacts and other required information in the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.