Parent Aide

ND Health and Human Services; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Burleigh County Human Service Zone seeks a Parent Aide for the Child Welfare/Family Services Team in Bismarck to help families prevent child abuse and neglect, support reunification when possible, and connect them with community resources.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years of direct care experience, and strong communication, organization, and teamwork. Travel within the Bismarck/Mandan area and occasional non-traditional hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for helping others and making a difference in the community.
• Attention to detail, time management, and being a team player with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing a family plan and support parenting skills through demonstration and instruction
• Guide families in performing household tasks and improving daily living skills
• Provide transportation as needed and assist families in accessing services to gain self-sufficiency
• Share information on community resources and available support services
• Supervise parenting time for children placed out of the home
• Accurately document activities using electronic visit verification and/or paper logs

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Burleigh County Human Service Zone is hiring a Parent Aide in Bismarck, North Dakota

Burleigh County Human Service Zone is seeking a Parent Aide for the Child Welfare/Family Services Team to provide services to families to prevent child abuse and neglect, foster care placement, and to assist with the reunification of families.

Parent Aide Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Participate in developing a family plan and support parenting skills through demonstration and instruction
• Guide families in performing household tasks and improving daily living skills
• Provide transportation as needed and assist families in accessing services to gain self-sufficiency
• Share information on community resources and available support services
• Supervise parenting time for children placed out of the home
• Accurately document activities using electronic visit verification and/or paper logs

To succeed in this position, you should have strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making skills. You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community. You will have strong attention to detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively and pride yourself on excellent communication skills, empathy, and being a team player.

To be considered for this role, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.

Frequent travel throughout the Bismarck/Mandan area is required.

The successful applicant must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check. The successful applicant must maintain a valid driver's license with clean driving record, a reliable vehicle for transportation, and auto insurance coverage.

Individuals may be required to work some non-traditional hours on occasion.

Working For Burleigh County Human Service Zone

Burleigh County Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Burleigh County to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Burleigh County as a Burleigh County employee.

Burleigh County Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package.

Employees enjoy ten paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days.

About Team ND

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.