Parent Aide

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 ISN, 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 supervise visits between children in NH’s child welfare system and their biological parents. Parent Aides become role models to people who need help parenting their children and dealing with life's daily challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with children, biological 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.
• Role model safe and appropriate parenting skills.
• 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.
• Need to be able to work late afternoons, evenings and weekends.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience working with children and families
• Experience with the effects of domestic violence on children/families
• Experience in Substance Abuse – Identifying triggers for 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: Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person