Parent Aide - Educator

The Parent Aide/Educator role at Northeast Family Services supports families and children in need of in‑home services. The position reports to a Clinical Supervisor and collaborates with DCYF and other providers to deliver comprehensive support. Positions are available across New Hampshire.

• Maintain assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in‑home services in accordance with referrals made by DCYF.
• Respond collaboratively with DCYF to referral requests, create treatment plans, participate in treatment meetings, and provide regular service‑specific documentation.
• Develop and collaborate on treatment plan formation with measurable and attainable goals in partnership with families and DCYF.
• Adhere to all documentation requirements of service delivery, including assessment writing and report writing.
• Participate in reporting progress to the court system through in‑person appearances and written reporting as requested.
• Provide parent education and supervised visitation to children, adults, and families in home and community‑based settings.
• Offer parent coaching and support, including provision of effective parenting strategies, meeting healthcare and educational needs of children, understanding developmental milestones, meal preparation and budgeting.
• Enforce supervised visitation expectations as identified by DCYF to ensure child safety.
• Interface with DCYF, the NH court system, schools, behavioral health providers, and other members of the treatment team to provide quality service delivery.
• Successfully assess client risk on an ongoing basis and consult with clinical supervisor regarding any safety concerns.
• Transport clients, including children and adults requiring car seat and booster seat installation.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation, responding to phone calls to provide support to families as needed.
• Maintain early evening availability, with most visits scheduled in the afternoon or early evenings. Flexible schedule is required to meet client needs.
• Document all clinical contacts and documentation using the Electronic Health System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting, OR
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
• Access to high‑speed, secure internet.

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Early Friday closures at 12:30 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Eleven paid holidays, including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
• Generous sick time, including mental health days
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match
• Voluntary short and long‑term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Longevity award – monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
• Company‑provided laptop and cell phone
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Supervision for licensure provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal cell phone discount

• Salary up to $45,000