Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services•Berlin, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is a mental health provider with over 20 years of experience serving children, youth, and families. They are seeking a dedicated mental health professional for a Parent Aide/Educator role within a growing organization. The position offers a rewarding career focused on supporting clients and staff. The Parent Aide/Educator will report to the Clinical Supervisor and collaborate with the clinical team, serving as a liaison between the treatment team, clients, families, and external service providers. Positions are available immediately throughout New Hampshire.

Requirements

High school diploma with 4 years minimum of experience working with children, youth and families in a home or community setting OR Associates degree with 2 years minimum experience working with children, youth and families in a home or community setting preferred
Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Access to high speed, secure internet required.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree with 2 years minimum experience working with children, youth and families in a home or community setting

Responsibilities

Maintains assigned caseload and ensures the proper implementation of in-home services in accordance with referrals made by DCYF.
Works collaboratively with DCYF to respond to referral requests, create treatment plans, participate in treatment meetings, and provide regular service specific documentation.
Develops and collaborates on treatment plan formation with measurable and attainable goals in partnership with families and DCYF.
Adheres to all documentation requirements of service delivery including assessment writing and report writing.
Participates in reporting progress to the court system through in person appearances and written reporting as requested.
Provides parent education and supervised visitation to children, adults, and families in home and community-based settings.
Offers parent coaching and support including provision of effective parenting strategies, meeting healthcare and educational needs of children, understanding developmental milestones, meal preparation and budgeting.
Enforces supervised visitation expectations as identified by DCYF to ensure child safety.
Interfaces with DCYF, the NH court system, schools, behavioral health providers, and any other involved members of the treatment team as necessary to provide quality service delivery.
Successfully assesses client risk on an ongoing basis and consult with clinical supervisor regarding any safety concerns.
Transportation of clients, including children and adults, requiring car seat and booster seat installation.
On-call rotation: responsible for responding to phone to provide support to families as utilized.
Early evening availability required for working hours. Most visits to clients are in the afternoon or early evenings. Must have flexible availability to work due to this. Schedule/hours are subject to our clients needs.
Ability to successfully document all clinical contacts and documentation through Electronic Health System.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision
Summer Fun Fridays! Early Friday closures at 12:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day
3 weeks paid vacation
11 paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
Generous sick time including mental health days
401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
Voluntary short and long-term disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
Company provided laptop and cell phone
Opportunity for professional growth
Supervision for licensure provided
Tuition Reimbursement
Personal cell phone discount