Parent Aide

WHO WE ARE: The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference, Mission is to partner with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

$20-22 an hour

Position Summary: Parent Aides will work alongside families to make progress in the areas of parenting skills, nurturing behaviors, healthy physical and emotional development, and appropriate roles and/or developmental expectations. Parent Aides gain empathy and understanding for caregivers, while assessing the health and stability of their clients. When responding to families in need, our team always respects a family's knowledge, culture, self-determination, and choices, in order to form a true partnership.
Responsibilities:

• Create new Client information charts.
• Develop relationships with families using Motivational Interviewing techniques and the basic principles of CARE.
• Support families in implementing plans, including meeting and communicating with families according to established guidelines, assessing risk factors and developing strategies to manage those factors, and scheduling new appointments for follow-up visits.
• Communicating case contacts with county workers, CHWC supervisors, and case collaterals.
• Record and document all case interactions and activities.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience working with at-risk youth and families required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.