Center For Family Services - Burlington, NJ
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Burlington, NJ
Social Assistance
About the position
The Parent Aide 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 aims to strengthen families through parent education, support, and case management in the homes of at-risk families.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular home visits to assess family dynamics, provide support, and model effective parenting techniques.
- Maintain a caseload of 12-15 families.
- Conduct family-centered assessments and assist parents in developing and implementing personalized family service plans.
- Enhance parenting skills by providing education on parenting techniques, child development, and effective communication.
- Collaborate with Care Manager to assist families in identifying and accessing community resources and services, such as healthcare, education, and financial assistance.
- Develop and foster social connections for families through group meetings, activities, and referrals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of home visits, observations, and interventions.
- Prepare reports and documentation as required by the program, including regular case conferences and written reports to the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P).
- Monitor the progress of families and adjust support strategies as needed.
- Attend regular team meetings, training sessions, DCP&P Family Team Meetings, and other collaborative meetings as needed for families.
- Participate in program evaluation and contribute to the continuous improvement of services.
- Adhere to all program policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma with 3-5 years' experience in providing direct care to minors or related lived experience in the child welfare system.
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with at least one year of experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and child abuse and/or neglect.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus of $500
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
