Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

3 weeks paid vacation

11 paid holidays

401k with match

Mileage reimbursement

Laptop and cell phone provided

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a dedicated Parent Aide/Educator to join our NH team providing in-home services to children, youth and families. You will coordinate with the clinical team, DCYF, and schools to implement treatment plans and document progress.

Most visits occur in the afternoon or early evening, with on-call support and flexible hours to meet client needs. Responsibilities include developing measurable treatment goals with families, coordinating court reports, and delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4 years minimum experience working with children, youth and families in a home or community setting.
• 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 vehicle
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
• Access to high speed, secure internet required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload and ensure proper in-home service implementation per DCYF referrals.
• Collaborate with DCYF to respond to referrals, create treatment plans, attend meetings, and document services.
• Develop treatment plans with measurable goals in partnership with families and DCYF.
• Adhere to documentation requirements including assessments and reports.
• Report progress to the court system in person and in writing.
• Provide parent education and supervised visitation in homes and communities.
• Offer parent coaching and strategies to meet healthcare and educational needs.
• Ensure child safety through supervised visitation as identified by DCYF.
• Coordinate with DCYF, NH courts, schools, and other service providers.
• Assess client risk and consult with supervisor as needed.
• Transport clients (including car seat installations).
• On-call rotation to support families; evenings/weekends may be required.
• Document all clinical contacts via Electronic Health System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

HS diploma with experience in home/community settings

Associates degree with 2+ years experience

Job description

Northeast Family Services is a premier mental health provider with over 20 years of experience providing services to children, youth, and families. Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children and families? Are you interested in working for a dynamic organization that is invested in their clients and staff?If you’re a dedicated mental health professional seeking a new role, we are looking for YOU! Don’t miss this opportunity to join a rapidly growing and well-regarded organization.

Parent Aide/Educator will report to the Clinical Supervisor. In collaboration with other members of the clinical team, the case manager is responsible for serving as a liaison for the treatment team, client, families and collateral service providers.

Positions are available NOW throughout New Hampshire!

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.

Required Experience:

• 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.

Benefits: (Full time employees)

• Health, dental & vision
• 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

Compensation

• Salary: up to 45k