Parent Educator

Be Part of our Circle

We empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.

What you will do:

Empower people to live their best life by providing inclusive and family centered supports

• Provide home and community services to assigned case load (9-11 parents and their respective children)
• Develop and implement lesson and program plans for children of PLT families
• Assist with the development of the Individual Family Service Plan for assigned caseload
• Assist with appropriate parent-child outings and act as positive role-model
• Coordinate and track medical and dental appointments of PLT children
• Respond to parenting needs of families enrolled in the PLT program
• Assist with medical decisions in emergency situations
• Assist parents with personal safety decision making in crisis and non-crisis situations utilizing person centered philosophy
• Participate in support plan meetings, and other conferences regarding client needs
• Attend necessary educational meetings regarding school aged PLT children
• Maintain assigned clients’ records and reports within identified guidelines and timelines
• Maintain food and program supplies as directed by Program Coordinator
• Develop and maintain relationships with other service providers to identify a wide array of resources for families

What you can expect from us:

• We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
• We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.

What we expect of you:

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications

• Required Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Associates degree in Child Development or related field preferred
• Minimum Years of Experience:
  • Two or more years of experience working with parents with IDD/mental health disorders in a social service environment
• Other Requirements:
  • Agency required training online and in the classroom
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid Auto Insurance
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Covid Vaccinated

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

Apply today!

About St. Louis Arc:

Since 1950, people with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400 team members serve more than 4,500 individuals throughout the greater St. Louis region.