Advance Parent Aide Worker

Advanced Parent Education Home-Based – Parent Aide Worker 

About the Role: Empowering Families Through Intensive Support

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Aide Worker to provide necessary and appropriate intensive, concrete services to children and families involved in the Advanced Parent Education Home-Based program. This role is focused on increasing a family's ability to function successfully in their community by coordinating service delivery and providing direct, hands-on instruction in the family's home.

This position requires a flexible schedule, including non-standard hours such as evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

The Parent Aide Worker provides instruction, modeling, demonstrations, and supervision in the family’s home, covering areas such as:

• Child Care: Demonstrating non-abusive child management skills, teaching appropriate child care techniques (e.g., personal hygiene, proper discipline, and age-appropriate supervision), and assisting parents with home safety and health issues.
• Education Support: Monitoring children's school attendance and providing verbal support to parents to overcome obstacles with school staff.
• Home Management: Assisting clients in improving housekeeping skills (e.g., cleaning, laundry, kitchen cleanliness) and money management skills (e.g., establishing household budgets and efficient shopping).
• Nutrition: Demonstrating and teaching meal planning, providing nutritious menus/recipes, and taking clients to the grocery store.
• Community Support: Acting in a supportive manner to break down social isolation, providing transportation as needed, and assisting clients in the utilization of community resources (e.g., public assistance, health services).
• Reporting: Reporting any current or potential danger to the children to MDHHS immediately, and notifying the referring worker of any missed appointments.

We offer the following great benefits:

• BCBS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth)
• Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications: What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a Human Services field preferred.

Requirements

• Transportation: Reliable and ongoing transportation is required to make home visits and provide transportation to youth and families.
• Driver's License: A valid unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Insurance: Provide proof of vehicle insurance coverage on the vehicle used for transporting youth and families.
• Health: Negative TB test and satisfactory physical exam within one year of hire.
• Background Checks: Successful completion of all required pre-employment screening is mandatory, including.
  • Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) check.
  • National and State Sex Offender Registry check.
  • Central Registry (CR) check for working directly with children.

Why Join Our Family?

We are committed to providing intensive, concrete services to increase a family's ability to function successfully.