What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Partner position at Children's Home?
The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families, and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
The Children's Home is seeking a Parent Partner! We are looking for a passionate individual to join us in supporting children and families in Seneca County!!
What you will do in your role
The initial role of the Parent Partner will be to develop an honest, trusting relationship with parents and caregivers. Together, the Parent Partner and caregiver(s) will reach an agreement on how to best keep the child(ren) both physically and emotionally safe. The Parent Partner will utilize Triple P Parenting techniques, strength-based assessment, and risk/ harm reduction strategies to develop an action-oriented service plan—addressing the current and future factors contributing to referrals. The Parent Partner will work in collaboration with the assigned DSS caseworker to establish family goals, outcomes, and markers for success.
- Conduct intake assessments and develop plans
- 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
- Provide supervision and support for Parent Aides
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field and experience working with parents and families required.
- Must have valid Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment.
What we offer:
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- Ample PTO and Sick Time
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
- Opportunities for Professional Development
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: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Human Services or related: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,000 - $50,000
