Parent Aide

Job Description

Job Description

The Parent Aides work side-by-side with Department of Children and Families (DCF) and social workers with the families that are in crisis and assist them with attaining resources to stabilize the family unit. This program recognizes family challenges, the cycles of abuse, and works to educate the parents about focusing on changes that will bring success to each and every family.

Primary Responsibility :

Provide direct client services that promote the functioning and wellbeing of the client, including parent education, supervised visitation between children, parents, siblings and significant others. Encourage natural supports, seek community resources, assist with budgeting, nutrition and medical appointments. Assist the family to reach an acceptable level of family functioning and maintenance of the physical environment. Ensure the family is provided a range of instruction, assistance, and support services to improve their skills and ability to fulfill parenting roles and responsibilities.

This position will focus on supporting the northern area of Worcester County .

Essential Duties :

• Provide education and training in activities related to home management, discipline techniques, communication skills, and other areas as determined appropriate.
• Supervise visits between children and their parents and / or others deemed appropriate at the request of the DCF case manager and / or lead agency.
• Maintain client records, case notes, family interactions, documentation and file in a complete and efficient manner, meeting all required deadlines.
• Provide proper parenting skills activities, role modeling and training, in home management, discipline and communication skills.
• Observe, monitor, and assess the client's parenting skills, and provide guidance and / or coaching as needed while client is interacting with their children.
• Attend meetings with DCF, referral agencies, individual PA meetings and monthly group meetings.
• Comply with policies set forth by Catholic Charities and comply with regulations set forth by DCF and the state of Massachusetts, to recognize and report abuse and neglect as mandated reporters and report / file under Massachusetts law section 51A.

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Why Join Us?

Catholic Charities Worcester County offers a supportive and mission-driven workplace where your work makes a meaningful impact in the community. We value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (30+ hours / week) include :

At Catholic Charities, you will be part of a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. Join us and be a part of meaningful change.

Catholic Charities Worcester County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.