Parent Educator

***$500 SIGN-ON BONUS***

*Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is mandating the COVID-19 vaccination upon employment. You must provide proof of vaccination on the first day of employment*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a part-time position (up to 20 hours) for a Parent Educator. The hours are flexible and can include time working from home. The Parent Educator will be responsible for planning and implementing evidence-based parenting curriculum that supports our Comprehensive Family Support Services Contract. This position will be responsible for supporting healthier families and stronger communities through supportive programming and collaborations in Strafford County.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field.
• Requires at least (2) years of related experience in service delivery to families and children.
• Preferred experience with coordinating and marketing adult/family/community education programs/workshops.
• Preferred experience with community collaborations.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Requires the ability to quickly learn new systems/databases.
• Experience organizing and/or facilitating trainings/workshops is preferred.
• Knowledge of the use of presentation software and technology as well as event management software or applications is preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources in Strafford County is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Parent Educator plans and implements evidence-based curriculum to ensure that the FRC meets the Family Resource Center of Quality Operational Standards.

• The Parent Educator will ensure that groups, classes, and workshops are open to all families within the community.
• The Parent Educator will work with the Family Resource Center Coordinator to facilitate the successful operations, calendars, and logistics of the physical site of each FRC.
• The Parent Educator will be a part of The Family Services Team and will attend monthly team meetings.
• The Parent Educator will enter all information from groups, classes, and workshops into the FSDS data base.
• The Parent Educator will obtain Strengthening Families Framework training and Principles of Family Support training as soon as possible upon hire.
• The Parent Educator will be responsible for setting up the room for groups and classes
• The Parent Educator will be responsible for cleaning up after each parent education class and returning the room to its previous layout.
• The Parent Educator will facilitate parent evaluations after each workshop or class.

Parent Family/Community Education

• Responsible for the facilitation of parent/family offerings that include but are not limited to:

• Positive Solutions
• Nurturing Fathers
• PASTA
• Parent Project for Teens
• Nurturing Parenting – (One-hour topical workshops)
• Loving Solutions
• Getting Ahead in a Just Getting by World
• Other topics as identified by families or community.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communicator and collaborator
• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage work load and deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (establishing objectives, organizing and mobilizing staff to implement plans, planning ability, evaluation skills).
• Ability to collaborate with other social service professionals, agencies and staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel when necessary.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by families living in poverty.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize community resources.
• Reliable source of transportation with 100/300 liability insurance coverage.
• Physical strength/endurance/mobility to perform in a standard daily required work routine (i.e. walking, sitting, lifting, and driving to various sites as required).
• Understanding of providing support to staff in stressful work environments.
• Knowledge of maternal-infant health & the dynamics of child abuse & neglect.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and families on a regular basis
• Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate instructions
• Ability to train and provide presentations to large and small groups

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Respects confidentiality of information about agency staff, personnel issues,

and other program operations.

• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Plan, assign, coordinate, organize and prioritize work.
• Models direct, positive, honest, and respectful behavior in every aspect of

work with children, families, staff and community members.

• Energetically engages people, issues and work.
• Applies the highest ethical standards to themselves and others on a daily basis.
• Supports other in their efforts to be productive and effective and succeed in work and life.
• Actively participates in teambuilding, which includes sharing ideas and mutual support of team members.
• Consistently uses interpersonal skills that are appropriate for individual styles, personalities, cultures, the nature of the work, and the environment in which the work is being done.
• Practices honest, respectful and direct communication as well as active listening.
• This position requires the holder to be accessible by mobile device during working hours.

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Valid Driver's License and insured vehicle (100/300 minimum coverage) for use on the job or acceptable alternative, driving record check, criminal record check, randomized drug screening.

Head Start, Early Head Start, Childcare, and Home Visiting Programs are also subject to the following: Head Start and child care licensing requires finger printing to be completed prior to employment. A current (bi-annual) physical examination record, including a TB test must be kept on file. An initial physical examination record, including a TB screening must be obtained within 60 days of hire, updated every three years and kept on file with Human Resources . If a TB screening indicates high risk, results of a TB test must be kept on file including any treatment received. Proof of licensure and/or proof of certification.