What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Aide - EPA (Exchange Parent Aide) position at Family Connections, Inc.?
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We're seeking dedicated individuals passionate about fostering positive change in their communities. This isn't just a job; it's a fulfilling career where you can embody our core values every single day.
About The Exchange Parent Aide (EPA) Program
The EPA intervention is an evidence-supported service model forming part of a comprehensive, statewide family support services continuum. It provides supportive and educational in-home services for parents/caregivers, offering individualized family support, effective parenting skills and strategies, and enhanced social connections, social-emotional competency, child safety, and child development.
Job Summary
As a Parent Aide, you 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 role is part of the Exchange Parent Aide Program, which strengthens families through parent education, support, and case management in the homes of at-risk families.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?
We're seeking dedicated individuals passionate about fostering positive change in their communities. This isn't just a job; it's a fulfilling career where you can embody our core values every single day.
About The Exchange Parent Aide (EPA) Program
The EPA intervention is an evidence-supported service model forming part of a comprehensive, statewide family support services continuum. It provides supportive and educational in-home services for parents/caregivers, offering individualized family support, effective parenting skills and strategies, and enhanced social connections, social-emotional competency, child safety, and child development.
Job Summary
As a Parent Aide, you 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 role is part of the Exchange Parent Aide Program, which strengthens families through parent education, support, and case management in the homes of at-risk families.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- GED or High School Diploma with 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 demonstrate the ability to effectively advocate within the system while maintaining appropriate diplomacy and modeling these skills to families being served.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with at least one year's experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and child abuse and/or neglect.
- Evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of families.
- This position involves working in clients’ homes and community settings.
Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.
