Family Services Parent Aide — Direct Care & Community Impact

ND Health and Human Services; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward County Human Service Zone is seeking a Direct Care Associate Parent Aide in Minot, North Dakota to work with the Child Welfare Family Services Team. The role focuses on preventing child abuse, fostering reunification, and supporting families with parenting skills and daily living tasks.

Responsibilities include developing family plans, guiding households, providing transportation, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• North Dakota residency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a family plan and support parenting skills.
• Guide families in household tasks and daily living skills.
• Provide transportation and assist access to services.
• Document activities using electronic visit verification or logs.
• Supervise parenting time for children placed out of the home.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ward County Human Service Zone is seeking a Direct Care Associate Parent Aide in Minot, North Dakota to work with the Child Welfare Family Services Team. The role focuses on preventing child abuse, fostering reunification, and supporting families with parenting skills and daily living tasks.

Responsibilities include developing family plans, guiding households, providing transportation, and documenting activities.