Home Maker/Parent Aid at Peace Community Services LLC

Job Description:
Homemaker Parent Aid includes working with community agencies, the Department of Child Services, schools, and law enforcement to directly advocate for at-risk children and families, providing critical needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring to determine appropriate treatment plan; teach and assist clients in applying effective life skills; document all contacts with clients and produce all required reports on time.
Job Requirements:
To work successfully as a PEACE Community Services, LLC's Homemaker Parent Aid, you will need to have the following requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities:
•Must be able to maintain detailed progress notes.
•Must be able to file ongoing reports as required.
•Ability to travel between appointments to service clients within their community.
•A valid driver's license and insurance.
•Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state.
•Clear, effective communication skills.
•Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices.
•Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences.
•Ability to develop and maintain relevant networks of key contacts.
•Adept prioritization and time management abilities.
Responsibilities:
•Fulfill the responsibilities of the paraprofessional supervised visits.
•Assist parents in basic parenting and homemaking skills.
•Meet with clients on a regular, consistent basis, not less than one time at the frequency listed on the referral (The number of visits is determined by the level of care needed on a case-by-case basis and/or by the referral source).
•Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation in a 24-hour timeframe.
•Completion of clear, accurate documentation of 1) all contacts with clients, 2) monthly reports,3) court reports, and 4) treatment plans.
•Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and all referral sources.
•Always maintain strict confidentiality to protect clients.
•Attain/maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
•Services will be provided effectively, efficiently, and with evidence provided for each.
Some Assigned Tasks:
•Ensuring visits with parents are appropriate and the child is protected.
•Assist in the cleanliness and appropriate infant care.
•Accompany and support clients for court.
•Provide transportation for clients as needed or necessary to meet treatment plan goal(s).
•Submit documentation on time.
•Report to the referral source /supervisor significant information regarding any unusual incidents.
•Coordinate services for clients and link them to the appropriate community resource.
•Assist the client with the following: advocating, teaching, coaching, demonstrating, monitoring, and/or role modeling new, appropriate skills for coping with the following areas to build self-sufficiency.
Qualifications
•High School Diploma
•21 years of age.
•Must possess a valid driver's license and;
•a) Have the ability to use a private car to transport yourself and others.
•b) Must comply with state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.
Education
Required
•High School or better