Parent Aide

PARENT AIDE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Working under the direct supervision of a professional or para-professional of the Child Welfare Units of Social Services, an employee in this class provides model-instruction and support to parents having deficiencies in areas of child care, parenting, and home-making skills. In providing these services, the worker draws upon his/her demonstrated, successful personal experiences, as opposed to abilities acquired through formal education. Does related work, as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Assists a homemaker in acquiring basic living skills, such as: (A) How to schedule routine and other events, so as to insure meeting responsibilities in a timely and effective manner; (B) Household management skills, such as budgeting, food-preparation, and housekeeping; Assists a homemaker in dealing effectively with various social institutions, such as Social Services, Social Security, public health clinics, etc.; Participates as a member of the Child Welfare Units, for goal planning, information sharing, and program monitoring purpose; MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS: None SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Possession of a valid NYS Operators License.