Job description

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity, please come and join our CoveCare Center family. CoveCare Center has a Part-time ( 21 hours) opening for a Parent Partner. We are seeking an individual that shares our vision of partnering with individuals, families, and the community to foster hope, wellness, and recovery.

Position Summary:

The Parent Partner is responsible for providing in-home parenting skills training to families at risk of having their children placed in foster care due to issues such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or substance use. Families are referred from the Department of Social Services. The Parent Partner works with families to improve parenting skills, increase self-sufficiency, and connect with resources in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide parent education;
• Suggest toys, books, and activities;
• Model parent/child interactions;
• Model discipline techniques such as time out/distractions;
• Document parent/child interactions;
• Provide general health information per training;
• Provide information on nutrition and food preparation;
• Provide child safety information;
• Provide information and referrals;
• Teach use of calendar and/or appointment book;
• Teach home management/housekeeping skills;
• Provide information and support on money management/budgeting;
• Supervise the interaction between the parent(s) and their child(ren) for Supervised Visits
• Meets productivity standards;
• Maintains records in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations

Qualifications:

Must have experience working with children and have a high school diploma or GED. Experience as a caregiver preferred. This position requires the candidate be bilingual Spanish. Upon hiring, must complete the System Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) class. Must have basic computer literacy and excellent verbal and written skills. Valid driver’s license, insurability through agency’s insurance and use of own car required. Must be able to travel in the community and access clients in their own homes.

CoveCare Center (Formerly Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc.), a private non-profit agency providing mental health and substance use treatment services in Putnam County, NY.

CoveCare Center is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We offer you more than just a “job”. We focus on the professional development of our staff to advance the capabilities of our people. We offer a wide variety of experience to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. We offer an inclusive, welcoming diverse environment and mutual respect. We offer flexible schedules and focus on a work life balance for the well being of all our staff members.

CoveCare Center takes an innovative and compassionate approach to counseling and wellness management. What sets us apart is our focus on the whole person and our individualized approach to healing and recovery. At CoveCare we empower clients to manage their symptoms and make the changes necessary to live healthy lives. We do this in an environment that is safe and affordable. Our Mission is to partner with individuals, families, and the community to foster hope, wellness, and recovery, and to restore quality of life by addressing mental health needs, substance use and social and emotional issues.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.49 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Common Surfaces are sanitized daily.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carmel, NY 10512: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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