Job Posting for Parent Educator - Wish Community School at The Village For Families & Children
Job Description:
Starting hourly rate $16.50
JOB SUMMARY
The Parent Educator is a self-motivated individual, who works directly with families and as part of a team with knowledge of the community services and the experiences the family faces. This position recruits and engages families and community partners. The Parent Educator visits the families as program requires, provides information, and uses highly regarded curriculum to improve parenting skills and teaches families about child development, as well as help families' access services from community resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops strength based service plans to address areas identified as challenges.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with the primary care provider and community services.
Maintains accurate records of all client contacts.
Models Parent-Child interactions with the families.
Provides home visits to assigned families where children have been identified through program screening criteria as being "at risk" for abuse and/or neglect.
Provides home visits to assigned families where children have been identified as needing services including but not limited to parenting and child development education, advocacy and support, and assistance with accessing community resources.
Completes program assessments.
Completes Electronic Document per agency standards and funding requirements.
Makes home visits based on the need of the family.
Provides family with information that includes but is not limited to the child development, safety, immunizations and community resources.
Utilizes program-approved curriculum to improve parenting skills and increase the understanding of normal child development.
Develops strength-based service plans to address areas identified as challenges.
Assists client in seeking additional services from the community resources as needed.
Facilitates required groups, as well as co-facilitates groups with team members.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Immediately notifies supervisor of any situation in which a child may be at risk (i.e. physical abuse, sexual abuse, chronic neglect, un-safe home, etc.) and/or other sentinel event.
Completes all required program and agency web and paper based documentation.
Testifies in court as needed.
Makes referrals to appropriate community resources.
Promotes the agency's services, programs, image and philosophy.
Required Experience:
EDUCATION
Associate's Degree in early childhood, childhood development, human services or other related field preferred
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
EXPERIENCE
Three years’ experience in a human services, community or child development setting
Experience working in an urban community and families' homes
Must be culturally competent; bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications required
Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment; familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus
Must have current valid state issued Driver License; driving to and from home visiting is required
May require weekend or evening hours
Must be a team player and able to work in a variety of environments including schools, court, etc.
Excellent oral and written skills and ability to engage families from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds
Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Flexible and able to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to be creative, innovative and resourceful
Maintains confidentiality of clients' records at all times
From: The Village For Families & Children
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