Parent Aide - After School Hours M-F 2:30-8pm (PT)

About the team

Waypoint provides a warm inclusive work environment, where a sense of belonging, integrity and respect are highly valued. We encourage a life/work balance and flexibility that benefits you, your clients, and your family. We support our employees with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits that are always evolving to ensure that our employees' needs are met. When you choose to work at Waypoint, you'll find fulfillment in the positive difference you'll make for thousands of families, as well as engaging in an overall positive experience that will fill your bucket.

About the job

If you want to make a meaningful difference in families' lives and be an integral part of their clinical support system, consider joining Waypoint's team of dedicated professionals. We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative Family Time Coach (formerly Parent Aide) to serve families involved with child protective services in the Greater Manchester area. In this role, you will work directly with parents using the evidence-based Visit Coaching model to empower positive change.

In this role, you will empower parents by focusing on their strengths and building family goals with respect for each family's unique culture. Your support will facilitate healthy bonds enabling children to return home safely. During Family Visits, you may coach parents by sitting on the floor playing games or reading books with a child, or by modeling age-appropriate activities. Regular reflective supervision, Department Team meetings, and support from program colleagues promote a collaborative culture.

This is a Part Time flexible position that requires availability working Monday-Friday After School Hours only. (up to 29 hours per week) Perfect for a second job opportunity or summer position.

Qualifications:

• You must be passionate about our mission and purpose
• High School Diploma with two years of related social services. Applicants with parenting experience is a plus.
• Applicants must be at least 22 years of age, due to DCYF requirements.
• Prior experience working with children and/or families
• Compassion, kindness, patience, and reliability
• Flexible schedule with nights and possible weekend Visits to support families.
• Transportation of children is required. Valid driver’s license with Motor Vehicle background check, reliable vehicle and auto insurance that meets agency standards.
• Ability to lift and install car seat(s) to the position requirements,
• Understanding of policies, procedures, and ability to set professional boundaries and handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage your time/schedule and able to plan for multiple Visits in a day.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer and organizational skills.
• Equally able to work autonomously and as a member of a Team.
• Able to sit, stand, climb stairs, move about the Visits, and follow young children.
• Must have the ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Understanding of and ability to work positively with children and parents with mental health and/or substance misuse.
• Ability to use technology and an electronic health record for documentation.
• Experience with Office 365 and SharePoint preferred.