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