About Job

Overview:

Work Location: Home Based

Region: Monmouth, Ocean, and Mercer Counties

About Exchange Parent Aide (EPA): The EPA intervention is an evidence-supported service model forming part of a comprehensive, statewide family support services continuum that will provide supportive and educational in-home services for parents/caregivers. EPA will provide parents/caregivers with individualized family support, effective parenting skills and strategies, and teach them about enhanced social connections, social-emotional competency, child safety, and child development.

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 position 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.

Full Time Schedule: 35 Hours Per Week

Annual Salary: $47,000.00 = $49,350.00

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexibility Spending Account, Life and LTD Insurances, 403(b) plans

PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Wellness, and Holidays

Responsibilities:

Provide In-Home:
Support:

Conduct regular home visits to assess family dynamics, provide support, and model effective parenting

techniques.

Conduct family -centered assessments and assist parents in developing and implementing personalized family

service plans.
Family Functioning and Well-being:

Enhance parenting skills by providing education on parenting techniques, child development, and effective

communication.

Collaborates with Care Manager to assist families in identifying and accessing community resources and

services, such as healthcare, education, and financial assistance.

Developing and foster social connections for families through group meetings, activities and referrals.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Prepare reports and documentation as required by the program, including but not limited to regular case

conferences with and written reports to the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P).

Monitor the progress of families and adjust support strategies as needed.

Program Participation and Development of Professional Self:

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.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

May possess High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate 3-5 years’ experience in providing direct care to minors and/or related lived experience in the child welfare system, or possess a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with at least one years’ experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and child abuse and/or neglect.