Parent Aide - Educator

Northeast Family Services; Colebrook (NH); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

3 weeks paid vacation

11 paid holidays

401k retirement plan with up to 4%"},{

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Parent Aide/Educator to support children, youth, and families in New Hampshire. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and partners with the treatment team to deliver in-home services per DCYF referrals.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting assessments, and providing parent education and supervised visitation. Evening hours and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4 years minimum experience in home or community setting.
• Associates degree with 2 years minimum experience in home or community setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle access.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship.
• Access to high speed, secure internet required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned caseload and implement in-home services per DCYF referrals.
• Collaborate with DCYF to respond to referrals and create treatment plans.
• Develop treatment plans with measurable family goals with DCYF partnership.
• Adhere to documentation requirements including assessments and reports.
• Progress reporting to the court system via in-person appearances and reports.
• Provide parent education and supervised visitation to families.
• Offer parent coaching and support including parenting strategies and healthcare needs.
• Enforce supervised visitation to ensure child safety.
• Interface with DCYF, NH courts, schools and other providers for quality service.
• Assess client risk and consult supervisor on safety concerns.
• Transport clients, including child/adult, with car seat/booster installation.
• On-call rotation to support families; respond to calls as needed.
• Evening availability; visits in afternoons/early evenings; schedule subject to client needs.
• Document all clinical contacts using Electronic Health System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma with 4 years minimum experience in home and community setting

Associate degree with 2 years minimum experience in home and community setting

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Ready for a summer schedule that works for you? Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services! We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day — giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!

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!

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Summer Fun Fridays! Early Friday closures at 12:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• 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