Family Educator 0-3: Crawford County

SEK-CAP•Girard, KS

94d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Educator provides service coordination to families and facilitates parents’ delivery of developmentally appropriate learning activities for their children through weekly home visits, as outlined in the Early Head Start Performance Standards. The role supports families in identifying needs and goals, connecting with community resources, strengthening parenting and child-development knowledge, and promoting family self-sufficiency. The educator conducts weekly home visits, maintains ongoing child and family assessments, develops individualized lesson plans with parents, coordinates health requirements, and supports family participation in group socialization and transitions. The role also provides prenatal information and support, helps families access educational and professional development opportunities, and transports families as required by program needs. The position requires coordination with families, community agencies, program specialists, and health staff; timely reporting and data entry; adherence to Early Head Start requirements and applicable curricula; and respect for cultural differences and diverse family structures. The educator must be able to work unconventional hours when needed to meet family needs and to maintain customer confidentiality.

Requirements

Basic computer skills using IBM-compatible PC systems and software.
Basic operating skills with general office equipment, including photocopiers, fax machines, and phone systems.
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work tactfully, maturely, and flexibly with diverse personalities.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and deal tactfully with the public.
Resourcefulness, organization, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, community partners, and customers.
Ability to learn and adapt.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Health, or a related field; alternatively, a CDA plus one year of experience and/or three years of Social Services experience.
Have or be willing to obtain Home Visitation Training within the first year of employment.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days.
Successfully complete a physical exam and TB skin test before starting employment and every three years thereafter, except where a diagnosed medical condition requires annual exams.
Pass a standard criminal history check.
Pass a standard drug screening test.
Hold a current, valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance underwriting guidelines.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with theories and principles of adult education, child development, early childhood education, and social services.
Ability to communicate with children ages 0–3 and adults at their level and instill trust, confidence, and self-worth.
Commitment to promoting self-sufficiency for all families.

Responsibilities

Identify, refer, and work cooperatively with community agencies and providers to ensure comprehensive services for families.
Conduct and review monthly family-based assessments; help families identify and achieve goals toward self-sufficiency.
Track referrals and resources and identify gaps in available services.
Recruit eligible individuals and families for Early Head Start services in the designated service area.
Conduct weekly home visits of at least 90 minutes, tailored to family needs and learning styles.
Implement Early Head Start goals and objectives in accordance with Performance Standards and Florida and Creative Curriculums.
Maintain ongoing child assessments, which may include Denver II, Early Communication Indicator, Home Inventory, and Creative Curriculum.net.
Provide parents with child-development information and techniques to encourage their children’s growth.
Develop individualized lesson plans with parents based on parent goals and interests.
Submit monthly reports and complete required data entry in CAPTAIN, Creative Curriculum.net, ECI, and Kansas Early Head Start Outcomes by assigned deadlines; update records as needed.
Communicate and implement Early Head Start philosophy and Performance Standards with community agencies and service partners.
Coordinate and track health requirements with the assigned health coordinator and health aide bi-weekly.
Use Head Start Specialists and Leads to improve service quality and comprehensiveness.
Guide parents in preparing one nutrition activity at home each month.
Partner with parents to plan group socialization and conduct transition activities as needed.
Assist families in pursuing educational and professional development opportunities.
Provide prenatal mothers with information, training, and support for the needs of both mother and baby.
Transport families as required by program requirements and family needs.
Work unconventional business hours when needed to meet family needs.
Use Positive Behavior Support strategies to prevent and defuse disruptive behavior.
Comply with Head Start Performance Standards.
Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.
Maintain punctuality and follow appropriate break times.
Attend mandatory in-service trainings and staff meetings.
Report suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate authority.
Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.
Protect the confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc. customers.
Uphold and promote SEK-CAP, Inc.’s core values and mission statement.
Support management decisions in actions and words.
Perform other duties as assigned.