Direct Care Associate CW Parent Aide

North Star Human Service Zone

Summary of Work

The Direct Care Associate III provides a wide array of services for the purpose of family preservations and/or reunification by following the family's case plan.

1.Enhance Client Household Management and Parenting Skills

a. Assess parent's strengths and areas in need of change in regards to parenting and household management

b. Meet with clients in their homes to assess parenting techniques, family interactions, household cleanliness and health hazards

c. Develop care specific parenting curriculum to meet the individual needs of the family

d. Increase the parent's understanding of normal ages and stages of child development and nurturing

e. Provide education regarding common childhood disorders which may include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Learning Disorders and Autism

f. Assist in developing appropriate and consistent child management techniques

g. Intervene and role model child management techniques if a situation arises that would be harmful to the child

2.Assist clients in developing skills to meet their own needs

a. Serve as advocate for family empowerment and self reliance

b. Provide emotional support and assist with developing self-esteem and self-confidence

c. Teach and model coping, communication and problem solving skills

d. Provide education and guidance to parents in relation to household tasks, meal planning, budgeting, personal hygiene, time organizations, communication and assessing community resources

e. Have knowledge of and assist families in connecting to community resources

f. Assist parents/families in becoming involved in activities designed to reduce isolation and establish support systems

3.Provide Transportation and Complete Other Duties as Assigned

a. Assist parents with transportation to access resources or attend appointments that will help reduce the risk of future maltreatment or help them become self reliant

b. Provide transportation and supervise visits between parents and children in foster care

c. Provide transportation for foster children to school, counseling or other locations as needed by the agency

d. Provide other transportation

e. Serve on various agency and community committees/projects

4.Act as a Member of the Child and Family Team

a. Provide input on the development of the care plan, goals and tasks

b. Establish trusting relationships with parents in order to encourage, teach, assist and provide emotional support

c. Monitor progress toward completing tasks and meeting goals

d. Keep the assigned case manager informed of family progress and issues

e. Participate and provide input in staff meetings, child and family team meetings, and inter-agency meetings

f. Be knowledgeable of safety issues and seek assistance from team members to ensure child's safety in emergency situations

g. Research and review literature on issues such as child management, child development, substance abuse, mental illness, etc.

h. Attend 20 hours of annual training which is pertinent to the provision of parent aide services

i. Be available to work non-traditional hours to meet the needs of the family and agency

j. other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience with children, adolescents or patients/clients in a direct service capacity or in an educational setting. One year of education in a human service-related field may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Julie A St Germaine at 701.774.6300.

Employing Unit: ND HHS -North Star Human Service Zone

Unit Phone Number: 701.774.6300.

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.