Parent Educator

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization•Portland, OR

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license, verification of current auto-insurance, and have full use of an automobile during work hours
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum 2 years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents
Must complete PAT Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT Services

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
Bilingual preferred; English and a language commonly spoken by families, including, Pacific Islander, Zomi, and Burmese
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
Strong skills in community-aware, interpersonal, and organizational communication
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
Communicate effectively in a positive manner verbally, in writing, and by phone
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Engage in recruitment activities
Complete initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family
Plan, provide, and document a personal visit focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being
Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with one another
Engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of ways to support children’s development
Complete initial and annual development screening and health review for each enrolled child
Complete Child Health Record screening, documentation of vision & hearing screen by health provider
Complete ASQ 3, ASQ SE 2, and a home visit will occur at a minimum of twice per month/every other week
Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
Helps parents and children transition to other services as needed
Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner
Participate in a minimum of two hours of reflective supervision monthly and minimum of two hours of staff meetings monthly
Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
Participate in measuring outcomes and continuous quality improvement
Travel throughout the Portland Metro area for in-person home visits and parent/child group meetings

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts