Home Visitor/ Parent Education Instructor

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•McMinnville, OR

10d

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a nonprofit serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Outreach Home Visitor/Parent Educator provides parenting education, family support, therapeutic classroom programming, and community outreach to promote healthy child development, positive parent-child relationships, and family well-being. This bilingual English/Spanish position delivers intensive home visiting services to highly stressed families, coordinates and facilitates community-based parenting education groups, and helps families access resources and support services. The role also serves as a liaison between A Family Place programs and the community, co-leads respite opportunities for families in the early childhood therapeutic classroom, supports childcare staff and volunteers during parent education programming, and collaborates with partners to strengthen outcomes for children and families. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week and requires the ability to work some evening hours. Enrollment in Oregon’s Central Background Registry is required before starting; enrollment is free, and beginning the process early is recommended.

Requirements

Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish.
Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
Experience and humility in working with culturally diverse families and colleagues.
Ability to relate sensitively and respectfully to diverse at-risk children and families; identify and record significant individual and group behaviors; conduct objective assessments and evaluations; and learn and apply Therapeutic Principles.
Knowledge of infant and child development, adverse and positive childhood experiences, family systems, trauma-informed care, mental health issues, and disabilities.
Step 9 or higher in Oregon Registry Online, requiring an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field. Exceptions may be made in conjunction with a Professional Development Plan.
Experience facilitating parenting education groups or adult education workshops.
Ability to obtain current clearance from the Central Background Registry.
Current First Aid certification, CPR card, and Food Handler’s Card.
Successful completion of standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including a national sex offender check.
Valid driver’s license, motor vehicle records clearance, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in the Central Background Registry before starting the position is beneficial and recommended, as the enrollment process can take time.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners to support the mission of keeping children safe and families together.
Establish and maintain positive communication with parents, modeling appropriate interactions.
Promote open communication and individual and group problem-solving with children, families, coworkers, and the community.
Conduct outreach and family engagement to increase community awareness of A Family Place programs, family enrollment, and community partnerships.
Co-lead community tabling events.
Cultivate and manage internal and external partnerships to increase referrals to A Family Place services.
Complete and document regular home visits on schedules agreed upon with families and coordinated with the supervisor.
Maintain a home-visiting caseload of 8–14 families.
Use the Growing Great Kids/Growing Great Families curriculum for parent-child activities, positive attachment, and infant mental health.
Assess children’s developmental progress using evidence-based measures and document the data accurately.
Help families identify and achieve parenting, personal, and child-related goals.
Maintain complete, current family documentation, including releases of information, allergy and medical information, emergency contacts, and other pertinent data.
Refer families to community resources and advocate for their needs and interests.
Co-lead regular planned respite for families at all A Family Place Relief Nursery sites.
Prepare and facilitate parenting education groups using approved curriculum and promote active family engagement.
Coordinate parent education session logistics, including registration, materials, food or snacks, and communication with families.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week to support work/life balance.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Up to two weeks of vacation in the first year, based on hours worked.
Up to two weeks of sick leave, based on hours worked.
12 paid agency-recognized holidays.
Two floating holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the employer’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.