Parent Educator Jobs

About The Position

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 with at least 2 years of such experience; the associate-degree option is described as preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
• Authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• 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.

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, 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 when requested.
• Provide parent education and supervised visitation in home and community-based settings.
• Coach and support parents by 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 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 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.
• 11 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Generous sick time, including mental health days, for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match for full-time employees.
• 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.