Parent Aide

Independent Services Network (ISN) is a vibrant statewide company delivering services for adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as children and youth in foster care. We are looking for a professional that is in sync with our mission driven service delivery. If you join, you will become part of a team that is intent in making an impact in the lives of the people of New Hampshire.

The ideal candidate is someone that is self-directed, has the skills and commitment to help maintain and support our current growth. If you are intrigued about this opportunity, please contact us to begin the mutual discovery process.

JOB SUMMARY

Parent Aides are professionally trained individuals who provide supervision between children in NH’s child welfare system and their biological parents. Parent Aids become a role model to parents who need help parenting their children and in dealing with life's daily challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with children, family, and foster parents to provide supervised visitation services.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence in working with families from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic levels, and lifestyles.
• Provide support and encouragement to biological parent(s) whose children are in foster care.
• Role model safe and appropriate parenting skills.
• Teach biological parent(s) about their child(ren)’s specific developmental needs, as directed.
• Provide transportation and supervision services for child(ren). Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain valid automobile insurance with minimum coverage limits of 100/300.
• Provide opportunities for community-based therapeutic recreation.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up to date record keeping.
• Complete and submit a written report
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist with treatment planning, as applicable.
• Stay informed of new research and trends pertaining to parenting and child welfare issues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• An Associate Degree is required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Stress Management
• Experience working with children and families
• Experience in Domestic Violence Effects on children/family
• Experience in Substance Abuse – Identifying triggers of relapse, effects of drug abuse on children/family
• Behavioral Health – triggers for depression and anxiety
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Estimated _75_%

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

• Creating a safe workplace is a collaborative effort and ISN strongly encourages its employees to get vaccinated.
• Time off with pay is provided for the purpose of receiving the vaccine.
• Paid time off is provided to employees who receive a vaccine and experience side effect(s).
• Other incentives are also offered to employees who are fully vaccinated.
• Remote interview process is encouraged.
• Personal protective equipment is provided or required.
• Temperature screenings are done.
• Social distancing guidelines are in place.
• Meetings are conducted virtually.
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures are in place.

ISN provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

'All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/criminal check consistent with applicable laws.'

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,950 - $52,273