Parent Advocates (Dover, NH) Part-Time chez Waypoint

About Our Team

At Waypoint, purpose is the heartbeat of our work. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel a genuine sense of belonging rooted in respect, integrity, and mutual care. We honor the full lives our employees lead by offering flexible schedules that fit you, your clients, and your family. Competitive pay and ever‑evolving benefits are simply how we say, “We’ve got your back.” Most of all, you’ll leave each day knowing the encouragement you poured into families has rippled out to strengthen entire communities—and filled your own cup along the way.

About the Role

Parent Advocates / Family Time Coaches
Dover, NH • Up to 29 hours per week • Monday–Friday (some weekends as needed)

If supporting families through life’s toughest chapters stirs something in you, this part‑time role may be your calling. As a Parent Advocate / Family Time Coach, you’ll be a trusted guide for parents involved with child protective services, using the evidence‑based Visit Coaching model to nurture safe, meaningful connections during supervised family time.

What Your Days Might Look Like

• Champion family time. Safely transport children, create a welcoming space, and facilitate visits where healing can take root.

• Coach for growth. Translate treatment‑plan goals into practical, strengths‑based guidance on safety, parenting skills, and life skills.

• Coordinate care. Partner closely with CPSWs/JPPOs, foster or kinship caregivers, and your Waypoint supervisor to keep everyone rowing in the same direction.

• Empower change. Celebrate small victories, model healthy boundaries, and help parents practice new skills in real time.

What You’ll Bring

• A heart aligned with Waypoint’s mission of strengthening families.

• Education/Experience:

  • Associate degree and two years of relevant human‑services work or four years of directly related experience.

  • Parenting experience? Even better.

• At least 22 years of age (required by DCYF).

• Steady, compassionate presence with children and adults navigating stress.

• Flexible availability—including evenings and occasional weekends—so families can meet when it works for them.

• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance that meets agency standards (mileage reimbursed).

• Ability to install car seats, lift 25 lbs, follow active kiddos, and climb stairs during visits.

• Strong documentation and tech skills (Office 365, SharePoint, electronic health records).

• Respect for confidentiality and a knack for balancing empathy with clear professional boundaries.

Why Waypoint

• Flexibility: A schedule built for side‑gig seekers or anyone craving meaningful part‑time work.

• Mission in Action: Every shift helps reunite and restore families.

• Mileage Reimbursement: We cover the roads you travel.

• Education Assistance & Career Growth: Learn, advance, and shape your own path.

• 401(k) with Company Match & Non‑profit Student‑Loan Forgiveness Eligibility.

• Inclusive Culture: Leadership that listens, colleagues who cheer you on, and a workforce that reflects the diverse families we serve.

• On‑the‑Job Training: Start with heart; we’ll supply the know‑how.

Ready to put compassion in motion?
Apply today at waypointnh.org/jobs and discover why our team says, “I love what I do here.”

Waypoint hires great people from all walks of life—we believe varied perspectives spark innovative solutions for the families counting on us.