HOPES Parent Educator

Innovative Network of Knowledge•Kenedy, TX

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! The Parent Educator is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population especially while maintaining compliance with established program standards. Case Managers will assist qualified families to reach established goals for the support and advancement of their child, their education, their work, their health, etc… If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you! Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) is an educational nonprofit that specializes in finding and developing solutions to problems faced by teachers, administrators, parents and students in the educational community. Our Services INK provides a variety of comprehensive early childhood education and family support services thanks to strong partnerships with school districts, innovative and fun curriculums, and passionate staff dedicated to learning and academic success. Services for children and families include: • Preschool • Individualized teaching • Degreed teachers • Bilingual services • Social services • Parent trainings • Meals and snacks • Disability services • Dental exams • Mental wellness • Health services • Field trips

Requirements

Required - High School Diploma.
Learn, live and coach one team, one mission culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy and delivering success.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure, at all times.
Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years)
Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and if able Spanish(but not required).
Work in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Travel locally as needed.
Manage time effectively and efficiently.
Will follow all procedures of the INK personnel manual.
Must possess a current and valid drivers license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred but not required- 1-year related direct service experience.
(Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in a human service field, education field, or related field or currently enrolled in an advanced degree program.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Outreach and recruitment of participants for classes, including efforts for minimizing attrition.
Establishes and maintains a trusting and professional working relationship with families by providing regular contact through personal visits.
Administer intake, assessments, and screening tools to clients and family members.
Utilizes intake and assessment results to establish and effectively implement goals, objectives, and activities identified with parents.
Records all group and individualized services and activities in a complete, concise, and timely manner utilizing program forms into informational software/databases.
Meets with Manager/supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to evaluate status of families on caseload.
Obtains and maintains certification in SafeCare curriculum administration.
Enroll and partner in serving a maximum of 60 clients and provide sessions of services as per HOPES guidelines.
Provide parent & health education, case management, resource and referrals, basic needs support, transportation assistance, and/or other support services to families on caseload.
Document all attendance on a weekly basis in informational software.
Attend all required trainings.
Provide community education on child abuse prevention strategies.
Develop together with Director, updates, reminders, and community education information.