Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Peterborough, NH

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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. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and collaborates with the clinical team, DCYF, families, and other service providers to support treatment plans and deliver services in accordance with DCYF referrals. The position includes parent education, supervised visitation, coaching and support for families, ongoing risk assessment, documentation, and reporting to the court system when requested. Early-evening availability and a flexible schedule are required to accommodate client needs. The position also includes an on-call rotation. Salary 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 take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Access to high-speed, secure internet.
Flexible availability, including early evenings, to meet client needs.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
Ability to document clinical contacts and other records in an Electronic Health System.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in-home services according to DCYF referrals.
Collaborate with DCYF on referral requests, treatment plans, treatment meetings, and service-specific documentation.
Develop measurable and attainable treatment plan goals 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 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 provide support to families as needed.
Document clinical contacts and other required information in the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.