As the Children's Home continues to grow, we are looking for a dedicated Parent Aide to join our new preventive services program supporting families in Wayne County, NY!

Benefits

• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Agency Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

What you will do in your role

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.

• 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.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**

Please Note: While this is a self-directed, flexible role, it is important to remain available for client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required and two (2) years' experience working with at-risk youth and families required.
• Associate's Degree in Human Services or related focus from an accredited college or university and one (1) year related experience preferred.
• Must have valid Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment.

Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our Mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred to this position by a current employee? If so, please provide their first and last name.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• at-risk youth or child welfare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road