Parent Aid - Manchester, NH (Part Time) chez Waypoint Family Services

Empower parents. Strengthen families. Create safer futures.
At Waypoint, our Family Support Mentors (Parent Aides/Coaches) guide families involved with DCYF through vulnerable moments toward lasting stability. If you’re passionate about child safety, positive parenting, and practical problem-solving, this is where your compassion becomes transformation.  We have a part time opening on our Manchester, NH team. Flexible hours of up to 29 hours per week.  Afternoons and weekend availability preferred to meet with families around school and work obligations. 

What you’ll do

• Coach & encourage. Use evidence-based Family Time Coaching to model nurturing parenting skills during supervised visits.

• Keep kids safe. Provide calm, emotionally and physically secure environments while transporting and supervising children and parents.

• Drive progress. Collaborate with CPSWs/JPPOs, foster or kin placements, and your supervisor to deliver goal-focused interventions—health & safety education, resource referrals, life-skills training and more.

• Document & coordinate. Maintain clear, confidential electronic records (Office 365/SharePoint) and manage a dynamic schedule of multiple daily visits.

What makes you a strong fit

• Associate’s degree with 2+ years of related social services experience, or 4+ years of relevant experience

• Lived parenting experience and/or experience supporting families facing adversity is highly valued

• Must be 22+ years old (per DCYF requirements)

• Flexible schedule including after-school hours and some weekends

• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and insurance meeting agency standards

• Comfortable installing car seats and navigating child transportation safely

• Tech-savvy: familiar with Office 365, SharePoint, and electronic documentation systems

• Strong written, verbal, and time management skills

• Understanding of trauma, mental health, and substance misuse—and a passion for meeting families where they are

• Physically able to support active children: sit, stand, climb stairs, and engage playfully and safely during visits

Why Waypoint?

• Warm, inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work

• Flexible hybrid work environment (remote, in-office, and community-based)

• Ample PTO (vacation, personal, sick, holidays)

• Mileage reimbursement and tuition assistance

• Eligible for nonprofit student loan forgiveness

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• A place where you’ll be valued and your work will truly matter

Ready to help families write their next chapter?

Apply today at https://www.waypointnh.org/jobs and join a team where compassion meets purpose.
You’ll love what you do here—and the difference you make.