What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Aide position at Independent Services Network, Inc.?
Independent Services Network (ISN) is a vibrant statewide company delivering services for adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as children and youth in foster care. We are looking for a professional that is in sync with our mission-driven service delivery. If you join, you will become part of a team that is intent on making an impact in the lives of the people of New Hampshire.
JOB SUMMARY
Parent Aides are professionally trained individuals who provide supervision between children in NH’s child welfare system and their biological parents. Parent Aides become role models to parents who need help parenting their children and dealing with life's daily challenges.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work directly with children, family, and foster parents to provide supervised visitation services.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence in working with families from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic levels, and lifestyles.
- Provide support and encouragement to biological parent(s) whose children are in foster care.
- Teach biological parent(s) about their child(ren)’s specific developmental needs, as directed.
- Provide transportation and supervision services for child(ren).
- Provide opportunities for community-based therapeutic recreation.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date record keeping.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- An Associate Degree is required
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience working with children and families
- Experience in Domestic Violence Effects on children/family
- Experience in Substance Abuse – Identifying triggers of relapse, and effects of drug abuse on children/family
- Behavioral Health – triggers for depression and anxiety
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and families
ISN provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
'All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/criminal check consistent with applicable laws.'
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person