FAMILY EDUCATOR

SELF ENHANCEMENT INC • Portland, OR

2d • $23 - $26

About The Position

The Family Educator works within SEI’s Parent Child Development Services program (PCDS), coordinating child development, social, health, parent support, and parent education services for families with children from birth to age six. The role plans safe, developmentally appropriate, and culturally appropriate parent-child activities that meet each family’s needs, through home visits and interactive group activities. The Family Educator partners with community agencies and schools to coordinate and deliver services. The position calls for patience, empathy, conflict-resolution skills, a gentle and creative approach, resourcefulness, and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in early childhood programs, social services, or parent/family education are highly desired.
• Significant training and work experience of three or more years in a social service environment may substitute for the education requirement.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to connect with and motivate parents and family members.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for parents and children.
• Ability to engage a wide spectrum of parents, from those with intensive needs to those in leadership roles.
• Self-motivation and excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to be insured under SEI’s auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Help families strengthen positive parent-child interactions, bonding and attachment, understanding of brain development, motor skills development, and guidance and discipline techniques.
• Conduct home visits as needed and at least once per month for each enrolled child.
• Organize and facilitate parent education and support groups, such as parenting classes and parent support groups.
• Provide coordinated services that support parents’ social and emotional growth related to their children.
• Maintain updated records and files and complete required documentation using the Service Point and Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) data tracking systems.
• Maintain case files and complete required paperwork and assessments, including ASQs, health records, family service plans, and milestone records.
• Determine each child’s learning stage and make referrals to community partners as needed.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time