The Parent Aide will provide in-home support and guidance to parents to improve their parenting skills, enhance family functioning, and ensure the safety and well-being of children. This position is part of the Exchange Parent Aide Program, which aims to strengthen families through parent education, support, and case management in the homes of at-risk families.
About Exchange Parent Aide (EPA):
The EPA intervention is an evidence-supported service model forming part of a comprehensive, statewide family support services continuum that will provide supportive and educational in-home services for parents/caregivers. EPA will provide parents/caregivers with individualized family support, effective parenting skills and strategies, and teach them about enhanced social connections, social-emotional competency, child safety, and child development.
Full Time: 35 Hours per week
Location: Home Based - travel to Asbury, New Jersey and Tom's River NJ Office is required.
Salary: $47,000 per year
CHSofNJ Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life/LTD, PTO, 403B
Qualifications: Education and Experience:
- Parent Aides may possess a GED or High School Diploma and demonstrate 3-5 years’ experience in providing direct care to minors and/or related lived experience in the child welfare system.
- Parents with lived experience must have demonstrated the ability to effectively advocate within the system while maintaining the appropriate level of diplomacy and model these skills to families being served.
- OR a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with at least one years’ experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and child abuse and/or neglect.
- Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
Key Responsibilities:
Primary duties and tasks associated with the Parent Aide position.
Support:
• Conduct regular home visits to assess family dynamics, provide support, and model effective parenting techniques.
• Conduct family -centered assessments and assist parents in developing and implementing personalized family service plans.
Family Functioning and Well-being:
• Enhance parenting skills by providing education on parenting techniques, child development, and effective communication.
• Collaborates with Care Manager to assist families in identifying and accessing community resources and services, such as healthcare, education, and financial assistance.
• Developing and foster social connections for families through group meetings, activities and referrals. Monitoring and Reporting:
• Prepare reports and documentation as required by the program, including but not limited to regular case conferences with and written reports to the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P).
• Monitor the progress of families and adjust support strategies as needed. Program Participation and Development of Professional Self:
• Attend regular team meetings, training sessions, DCP&P Family Team Meetings and other collaborative meetings as needed for families.
• Participate in program evaluation and contribute to the continuous improvement of services.
Program Participation and Development of Professional Self:
• Attend regular team meetings, training sessions, DCP&P Family Team Meetings and other collaborative meetings as needed for families.
• Participate in program evaluation and contribute to the continuous improvement of services.
This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the human resource department.
The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Monday to Friday, weekends as needed
35 hours per week