Parent Aide
Job description: Implement a spectrum of support services, instruction, and assistance to parents/caregivers to improve their skills and ability to fulfill parenting roles and responsibilities. Support services include, but are not limited to, addressing safety threats and risks; parenting skills training; education and training in activities related to home management; arrangement and supervision of visits for children in out-of-home placements; scheduling and providing transportation; attending treatment meetings and court hearings as requested. This position reports directly to the Parent Aide Program Manager.
Minimum Education: Associates Degree in Human Service Field;
Minimum Experience: A minimum of two years experience in the
Human Services Field
Required Certifications/Licensure: active and clean driver's license and proof of insurance; must be CORI approved.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
1. Strong writing and communication skills; excellent organizational and planning skills;
2. Ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment;
3. Experience with basic Microsoft programs (Office 365).
4. Ability to take the initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively.
5. Passion, tenacity, and optimism for the issues affecting parents and their families.
6. Creativity in identifying and developing resources, even in limited-resource areas.
7. Experience in maintaining professional boundaries.
8. Using your vehicle is necessary for traveling to and from client appointments and other meetings. Local and Eastern Massachusetts-wide travel is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Office Locations:
- Program Office: Brockton, Ma
- Corporate Office: Boston, Ma
- Satelite Office: Lynn, Ma
- Satelite Office: Lawrence, Ma
- Satelite Office: New Bedford, Ma
Salary: $40K per year plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time - off
- Tuition reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
- Adults
- Children
- Older adults
Schedule:
Work Location: On the road