Parenting Specialist - In-Home & Residential Support

Trinity Health Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Parenting Specialist to provide parenting and child development guidance, behavioral health interventions, and counseling to residents. The role includes coordination of the parenting program and mentoring staff in applying evidence-based practices.

You will support families with transition planning, deliver both individual and group sessions, and help implement positive parenting strategies within the House of Mercy program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Child and Family Services, or counseling related field is required.
• One year of counseling experience is required.
• CPR certification (AHA) within 3 months of hire.
• First Aid certification (AHA) within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting training to be completed within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients.
• Provides parenting related individual and group counseling services.
• Completes a comprehensive history and assessment of past parenting beliefs and practices.
• Maintains parenting program content to ensure it is research-based and aligned with best practices.
• Delivers parenting education through individual encounters, classroom/group activities, and staff training.
• Sets parenting goals and integrates them into treatment plans.
• Coordinates transition planning for children admitted to or reunified with mothers at House of Mercy.
• Delivers therapeutic interventions for parenting crises with empathy and problem-solving assistance.
• Updates treatment team on parenting progress and recommends skill development interventions.
• Documents parenting information timely and in line with regulatory guidelines.
• Plans and delivers classroom instruction to improve positive parenting skills.
• Provides resources and referrals and follows up.
• Assists residents with day-to-day routines to support parenting.
• Identifies tools to assess changes in parenting beliefs/skills.
• Contributes data and quarterly reports to Iowa Department of Public Health.

Skills

Rapport building

Counseling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/Child & Family Services or counseling field

One year counseling experience

CPR certification (American Heart Association)

First Aid certification (American Heart Association)

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting training

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Parenting Specialist to provide parenting and child development guidance, behavioral health interventions, and counseling to residents. The role includes coordination of the parenting program and mentoring staff in applying evidence-based practices.

You will support families with transition planning, deliver both individual and group sessions, and help implement positive parenting strategies within the House of Mercy program.