Homemaker Parent Aid Facilitator; Contractor

The Homemaker/Parent Aid Facilitator (Contractor 1099) plays a critical role in stabilizing families involved in the child welfare system by offering structured, compassionate, and strengths-based support services. This position is designed for individuals who can provide hands‑on assistance to parents struggling with meeting the demands of daily parenting and homemaking responsibilities. Through a combination of advocacy, instruction, and real‑life modeling, the Homemaker/Parent Aid Facilitator helps caregivers develop the skills necessary to maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized home environment.

Using a trauma‑informed, family‑centered approach, the Homemaker/Parent Aid Facilitator teaches and reinforces essential life skills such as childcare, household maintenance, time management, meal preparation, budgeting, and safe discipline techniques. The role includes regular home visits, individualized coaching sessions, and collaboration with social workers, therapists, and other support professionals to ensure services align with each family’s case plan goals.

This position is ideal for contractors who are patient, empathetic, organized, and deeply committed to supporting family reunification, preventing out‑of‑home placements, and promoting long‑term self‑sufficiency.

Provide direct, in‑home support and intervention to families.

Demonstrate appropriate homemaking and parenting strategies.

Monitor progress and model behaviors that promote child safety and family stability.

Encourage participation of caregivers to ensure sustainable outcomes.

Promote skill‑building that leads to long‑term independence and self‑sufficiency.

High School Diploma or GED.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

At least 1‑2 years of full‑time employment experience providing hands‑on caregiver experience, particularly in a client‑at‑home setting.

Strong documentation, time management, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries.

Must pass background checks as required by DCS guidelines including criminal, educational, references, employment, and child protective services.

Shared life experiences and familiarity with the communities where they will be working.

Must be able to carry appropriate caseloads.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to use a private car, with applicable insurance, to transport self and others.

Familiarity with DCS protocols and Indiana child welfare services is preferred.

Willingness to drive within assigned counties.

Must maintain a variety of insurances as a 1099 contractor including general and professional liability, auto, etc.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or a related field (required as a supervisor).

At Family Ties Haven LLC, we were founded by partners that are experts in the social services industry to provide trusted child welfare programming including evidence‑based services designed to uplift, protect, and empower the most vulnerable members of our community. We focus our curriculum around helping families thrive together and improve their partnerships with our expertise and experienced team. We pride ourselves on being the best and brightest experts in Indiana.