Parent Educator (Waukegan)

Kids Above All•Waukegan, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kids Above All is seeking a full-time Parent Educator for their Lake County/Waukegan areas office. This role involves meeting with families in their homes to provide educational activities and developmental information, including the ongoing assessment of their child's development. The Parent Educator will develop and implement service plans that meet the needs of the children and the family, providing resources and information to assist families in reaching their goals as outlined in the service plan. The position requires managing a caseload of 15-18 families and conducting bi-weekly home visits.

Requirements

Bilingual Required
Associate degree and High School Diploma accepted
0-2 years of applicable experience
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
Highly organized, flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well
Good time-management skills
Ability to function well in a team environment
Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills (verbal, written, effective documentation, listening)
Ability to ensure confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
Must have a valid driver's license, daily access to an insured automobile, good driving record and willingness to travel. This position requires Parent Educators to drive to the homes of their clients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, early childhood education, Sociology, or related field preferred
Experience with family support, prenatal health care, or early childhood preferred

Responsibilities

Develops service plan with the clients within specified timeframes
Provides child development screenings and referrals as needed
Assesses the needs of the children and parents and provides resources and referrals
Provides child/parent activities utilizing the Parents As Teachers curriculum
Ensures that all children in the program have their medical needs assessed
Empowers parent toward the achievement of service goals
Works with families to develop realistic and appropriate service goals
Ensures that assigned caseload receives bi-weekly home visits
Performs other related duties as assigned
Responsible for a caseload of 15-18 families

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Paid time off
14 paid agency holidays
Competitive pay
Medical insurance (Kids Above All pays 80% of the cost for employee medical coverage)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Voluntary short-term disability
Voluntary AFLAC coverage
Agency paid life insurance
Agency laptop provided
Cell phone provided
Ongoing training
Opportunities for growth and advancement