What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Aide position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
Job Summary:
As a Parent Aide, you will work directly with families to provide support, guidance, and assistance to help parents develop effective parenting skills, connect with community resources, and address any challenges they may face.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
- Provide home based support for families involved with the Department of Children and Families including but not limited to parenting support, child development support, domestic violence and substance use support, executive functioning support, organization, and budgeting.
- Occasional transportation of program participants required
- Navigate community resources and support for families and support them through referral and intake processes
- Maintain documentation and accurate record keeping
- Care coordination with the Department of Children and Families and other service providers
- Facilitate groups and community events as needed
- Driving is required
Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits Which Begin First Day of Work
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
- Eye-Med Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
- 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
- Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
- Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
- Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Mileage Reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
- Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing
- Weekly Group Supervision
- Weekly Individual Supervision
- Daily Mentoring and Support
- Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
- Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a Human Services field preferred, or 5 years experience in Human Services
- Lived experience in areas of parenting, substance use (recovery), domestic violence, or other related areas preferred
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Contact Information:
recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669
