Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation 3 weeks

11 paid holidays

Sick time including mental health days

401k match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Longevity award

Laptop & cell phone provided

Growth opportunities

Licensure supervision

Tuition reimbursement

Personal cell phone discount

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a dedicated Parent Aide/Educator to support children, youth and families through in-home services across NH, reporting to the Clinical Supervisor. You will liaise with the treatment team, coordinate with DCYF, and facilitate family education and supervised visits in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include assessment writing, treatment plan development with measurable goals, and regular documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma with 4+ years working with children, youth and families in home/community settings, or an Associate degree with 2+ years.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship available.
• Access to high-speed internet is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned caseload and implement in-home services per DCYF referrals.
• Collaborate with DCYF to respond to referrals, create treatment plans, and document regularly.
• Develop treatment plans with families and measure goals with clinical input.
• Document all clinical contacts and reports per requirements.
• Appear in court as needed and provide written progress reports.
• Provide parent education, coaching, and supervision of visits in home settings.
• Interface with DCYF, NH court system, schools and other providers.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Internet access

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

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. The 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! This position specifically services NH clients only!

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

• 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