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The Children's Home Society of WV is hiring a part-time Family Aide to support our Foster Care Program at our Parkersburg location.

Job Summary:

To provide aide-level services, such as supervised visitation and transportation, to children and families served in our foster care program.

What you will be doing:

Supervise visitations between the child and his/her biological family, as needed. Establish and maintain positive relationships with the child's biological family through honest interactions and active listening. Provide encouragement and support through positive role modeling. Help biological parents become involved in activities with their children while modeling positive and appropriate parent/child interactions. Educate biological parents about the stages and processes of child development. Teach appropriate and consistent child management techniques. Provide meaningful observations, both oral and written, of children and their families and provide appropriate, accurate, and timely recommendations. Complete thorough and accurate documentation. Meet required deadlines. Provide transportation to family visits, appointments, etc., as needed. Assist with miscellaneous office duties, such as filing paperwork. Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and trainings as requested and offered. Commit to permanency for every child. What you will bring to the table: Passion and determination. Ability to be creative and open-minded. Positive attitude and team-oriented spirit. Willingness to pursue growth and learning. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask. Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.

What you will need:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to work with children, youth, and families. Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage. Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Flexibility to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends. Must be 21 years of age or older. Children's Home Society of WW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Mileage reimbursement Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Parkersburg, WV 26104 (Required)

Work Location:

In person